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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.82, 3,333.24 and 1,128.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.82, 3,333.24 and 1,128.66 is: 1,690.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.82 : 3,333.24 = 1,128.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.82/3,333.24 = 1,128.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.82x = 3,333.24 × 1,128.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.82x = 3,762,094.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,762,094.66/2,225.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,690.21

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