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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,267.82, 3,398.85 and 1,294.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,267.82, 3,398.85 and 1,294.46 is: 1,940.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,267.82 : 3,398.85 = 1,294.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,267.82/3,398.85 = 1,294.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,267.82x = 3,398.85 × 1,294.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,267.82x = 4,399,675.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,399,675.37/2,267.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,940.05

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