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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.82, 3,404.42 and 2,088.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.82, 3,404.42 and 2,088.58 is: 3,131.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.82 : 3,404.42 = 2,088.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.82/3,404.42 = 2,088.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.82x = 3,404.42 × 2,088.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.82x = 7,110,403.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,110,403.52/2,270.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,131.21

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