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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,708.69, 4,063.59 and 1,148.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,708.69, 4,063.59 and 1,148.67 is: 1,723.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,708.69 : 4,063.59 = 1,148.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,708.69/4,063.59 = 1,148.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,708.69x = 4,063.59 × 1,148.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,708.69x = 4,667,723.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,667,723.93/2,708.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,723.24

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