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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,267.97, 3,394.65 and 1,170.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,267.97, 3,394.65 and 1,170.83 is: 1,752.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,267.97 : 3,394.65 = 1,170.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,267.97/3,394.65 = 1,170.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,267.97x = 3,394.65 × 1,170.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,267.97x = 3,974,541.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,974,541.09/2,267.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,752.47

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