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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216.21, 3,323.41 and 1,755.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216.21, 3,323.41 and 1,755.12 is: 2,631.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.21 : 3,323.41 = 1,755.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.21/3,323.41 = 1,755.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.21x = 3,323.41 × 1,755.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.21x = 5,832,978.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,832,978.97/2,216.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,631.96

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