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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,201.62, 3,300.21 and 1,380.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,201.62, 3,300.21 and 1,380.47 is: 2,069.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,201.62 : 3,300.21 = 1,380.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,201.62/3,300.21 = 1,380.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,201.62x = 3,300.21 × 1,380.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,201.62x = 4,555,840.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,555,840.90/2,201.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,069.31

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