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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,234.82, 3,352.26 and 1,064.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,234.82, 3,352.26 and 1,064.94 is: 1,597.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,234.82 : 3,352.26 = 1,064.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,234.82/3,352.26 = 1,064.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,234.82x = 3,352.26 × 1,064.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,234.82x = 3,569,955.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,569,955.76/2,234.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,597.42

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