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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,219.76, 3,329.68 and 1,122.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,219.76, 3,329.68 and 1,122.80 is: 1,684.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,219.76 : 3,329.68 = 1,122.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,219.76/3,329.68 = 1,122.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,219.76x = 3,329.68 × 1,122.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,219.76x = 3,738,564.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,738,564.70/2,219.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,684.22

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