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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,267.76, 3,399.36 and 1,446.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,267.76, 3,399.36 and 1,446.96 is: 2,168.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,267.76 : 3,399.36 = 1,446.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,267.76/3,399.36 = 1,446.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,267.76x = 3,399.36 × 1,446.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,267.76x = 4,918,737.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,918,737.95/2,267.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,168.99

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