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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.03, 3,298.28 and 1,504.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.03, 3,298.28 and 1,504.96 is: 2,256.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.03 : 3,298.28 = 1,504.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.03/3,298.28 = 1,504.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.03x = 3,298.28 × 1,504.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.03x = 4,963,763.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,963,763.70/2,200.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,256.23

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