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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,223.92, 3,336.42 and 1,443.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,223.92, 3,336.42 and 1,443.89 is: 2,166.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,223.92 : 3,336.42 = 1,443.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,223.92/3,336.42 = 1,443.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,223.92x = 3,336.42 × 1,443.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,223.92x = 4,817,423.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,817,423.47/2,223.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,166.19

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