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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214.61, 3,323.95 and 1,119.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214.61, 3,323.95 and 1,119.74 is: 1,680.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.61 : 3,323.95 = 1,119.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.61/3,323.95 = 1,119.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.61x = 3,323.95 × 1,119.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.61x = 3,721,940.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,721,940.35/2,214.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,680.63

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