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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,248.06, 3,369.93 and 1,014.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,248.06, 3,369.93 and 1,014.82 is: 1,521.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,248.06 : 3,369.93 = 1,014.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,248.06/3,369.93 = 1,014.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,248.06x = 3,369.93 × 1,014.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,248.06x = 3,419,872.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,419,872.36/2,248.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,521.25

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