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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.22, 3,336.92 and 1,636.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.22, 3,336.92 and 1,636.44 is: 2,456.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.22 : 3,336.92 = 1,636.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.22/3,336.92 = 1,636.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.22x = 3,336.92 × 1,636.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.22x = 5,460,669.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,460,669.36/2,223.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,456.20

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