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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214.73, 3,326.71 and 1,868.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214.73, 3,326.71 and 1,868.74 is: 2,807.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.73 : 3,326.71 = 1,868.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.73/3,326.71 = 1,868.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.73x = 3,326.71 × 1,868.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.73x = 6,216,743.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,216,743.06/2,214.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,807.00

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