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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,669.61, 4,003.34 and 1,108.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,669.61, 4,003.34 and 1,108.55 is: 1,662.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,669.61 : 4,003.34 = 1,108.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,669.61/4,003.34 = 1,108.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,669.61x = 4,003.34 × 1,108.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,669.61x = 4,437,902.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,437,902.56/2,669.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,662.38

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