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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,260.22, 3,387.12 and 1,024.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,260.22, 3,387.12 and 1,024.58 is: 1,535.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,260.22 : 3,387.12 = 1,024.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,260.22/3,387.12 = 1,024.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,260.22x = 3,387.12 × 1,024.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,260.22x = 3,470,375.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,470,375.41/2,260.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,535.41

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