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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,256.81, 3,367.79 and 2,050.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,256.81, 3,367.79 and 2,050.26 is: 3,059.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,256.81 : 3,367.79 = 2,050.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,256.81/3,367.79 = 2,050.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,256.81x = 3,367.79 × 2,050.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,256.81x = 6,904,834.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,904,834.87/2,256.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,059.56

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