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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230.22, 3,352.01 and 1,504.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230.22, 3,352.01 and 1,504.46 is: 2,261.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230.22 : 3,352.01 = 1,504.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230.22/3,352.01 = 1,504.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230.22x = 3,352.01 × 1,504.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230.22x = 5,042,940.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,042,940.68/2,230.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,261.19

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