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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,204.43, 3,306.95 and 1,797.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,204.43, 3,306.95 and 1,797.11 is: 2,695.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,204.43 : 3,306.95 = 1,797.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,204.43/3,306.95 = 1,797.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,204.43x = 3,306.95 × 1,797.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,204.43x = 5,942,927.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,942,927.39/2,204.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,695.90

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