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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,245.97, 3,364.49 and 1,784.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,245.97, 3,364.49 and 1,784.54 is: 2,673.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,245.97 : 3,364.49 = 1,784.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,245.97/3,364.49 = 1,784.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,245.97x = 3,364.49 × 1,784.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,245.97x = 6,004,041.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,004,041.24/2,245.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,673.26

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