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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,169.06, 3,250.35 and 1,301.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,169.06, 3,250.35 and 1,301.28 is: 1,949.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,169.06 : 3,250.35 = 1,301.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,169.06/3,250.35 = 1,301.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,169.06x = 3,250.35 × 1,301.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,169.06x = 4,229,615.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,229,615.45/2,169.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,949.98

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