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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,809.08, 4,214.13 and 1,165.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,809.08, 4,214.13 and 1,165.74 is: 1,748.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,809.08 : 4,214.13 = 1,165.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,809.08/4,214.13 = 1,165.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,809.08x = 4,214.13 × 1,165.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,809.08x = 4,912,583.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,912,583.44/2,809.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,748.82

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