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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,234.05, 3,350.97 and 1,063.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,234.05, 3,350.97 and 1,063.20 is: 1,594.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,234.05 : 3,350.97 = 1,063.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,234.05/3,350.97 = 1,063.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,234.05x = 3,350.97 × 1,063.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,234.05x = 3,562,751.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,562,751.30/2,234.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,594.75

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