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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,265.46, 3,397.65 and 1,169.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,265.46, 3,397.65 and 1,169.26 is: 1,753.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,265.46 : 3,397.65 = 1,169.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,265.46/3,397.65 = 1,169.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,265.46x = 3,397.65 × 1,169.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,265.46x = 3,972,736.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,972,736.24/2,265.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,753.61

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