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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.91, 3,350.54 and 1,064.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.91, 3,350.54 and 1,064.22 is: 1,596.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.91 : 3,350.54 = 1,064.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.91/3,350.54 = 1,064.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.91x = 3,350.54 × 1,064.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.91x = 3,565,711.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,565,711.68/2,232.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,596.89

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