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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.81, 3,409.63 and 1,344.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.81, 3,409.63 and 1,344.53 is: 2,020.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.81 : 3,409.63 = 1,344.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.81/3,409.63 = 1,344.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.81x = 3,409.63 × 1,344.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.81x = 4,584,354.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,584,354.99/2,268.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,020.60

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