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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.73, 3,351.93 and 1,358.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.73, 3,351.93 and 1,358.43 is: 2,036.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.73 : 3,351.93 = 1,358.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.73/3,351.93 = 1,358.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.73x = 3,351.93 × 1,358.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.73x = 4,553,362.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,553,362.27/2,235.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,036.63

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