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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.55, 3,406.91 and 1,296.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.55, 3,406.91 and 1,296.93 is: 1,946.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.55 : 3,406.91 = 1,296.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.55/3,406.91 = 1,296.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.55x = 3,406.91 × 1,296.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.55x = 4,418,517.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,418,517.30/2,270.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,946.01

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