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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.81, 3,363.71 and 925.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.81, 3,363.71 and 925.85 is: 1,389.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.81 : 3,363.71 = 925.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.81/3,363.71 = 925.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.81x = 3,363.71 × 925.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.81x = 3,114,294.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,114,294.68/2,241.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.19

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