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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.84, 3,404.48 and 2,103.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.84, 3,404.48 and 2,103.60 is: 3,156.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.84 : 3,404.48 = 2,103.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.84/3,404.48 = 2,103.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.84x = 3,404.48 × 2,103.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.84x = 7,161,653.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,161,653.61/2,268.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,156.53

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