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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,249.52, 3,368.82 and 1,943.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,249.52, 3,368.82 and 1,943.34 is: 2,910.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,249.52 : 3,368.82 = 1,943.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,249.52/3,368.82 = 1,943.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,249.52x = 3,368.82 × 1,943.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,249.52x = 6,546,762.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,546,762.66/2,249.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,910.29

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