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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.03, 3,325.40 and 1,120.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.03, 3,325.40 and 1,120.02 is: 1,676.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.03 : 3,325.40 = 1,120.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.03/3,325.40 = 1,120.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.03x = 3,325.40 × 1,120.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.03x = 3,724,514.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,724,514.51/2,221.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,676.93

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