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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,267.83, 3,402.48 and 1,112.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,267.83, 3,402.48 and 1,112.77 is: 1,669.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,267.83 : 3,402.48 = 1,112.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,267.83/3,402.48 = 1,112.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,267.83x = 3,402.48 × 1,112.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,267.83x = 3,786,177.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,786,177.67/2,267.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,669.52

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