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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,205.91, 3,304.57 and 1,229.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,205.91, 3,304.57 and 1,229.07 is: 1,841.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,205.91 : 3,304.57 = 1,229.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,205.91/3,304.57 = 1,229.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,205.91x = 3,304.57 × 1,229.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,205.91x = 4,061,541.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,061,541.70/2,205.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,841.21

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