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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230.04, 3,346.20 and 914.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230.04, 3,346.20 and 914.75 is: 1,372.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230.04 : 3,346.20 = 914.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230.04/3,346.20 = 914.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230.04x = 3,346.20 × 914.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230.04x = 3,060,936.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,060,936.45/2,230.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.59

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