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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.86, 3,368.00 and 1,150.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.86, 3,368.00 and 1,150.00 is: 1,725.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.86 : 3,368.00 = 1,150.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.86/3,368.00 = 1,150.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.86x = 3,368.00 × 1,150.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.86x = 3,873,187.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,873,187.99/2,244.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725.36

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