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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.72, 3,368.89 and 1,468.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.72, 3,368.89 and 1,468.10 is: 2,200.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.72 : 3,368.89 = 1,468.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.72/3,368.89 = 1,468.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.72x = 3,368.89 × 1,468.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.72x = 4,945,867.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,945,867.41/2,247.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,200.39

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