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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.82, 3,353.76 and 1,065.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.82, 3,353.76 and 1,065.94 is: 1,598.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.82 : 3,353.76 = 1,065.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.82/3,353.76 = 1,065.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.82x = 3,353.76 × 1,065.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.82x = 3,574,906.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,574,906.93/2,235.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,598.92

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