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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,274, 3,408.76 and 1,103.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,274, 3,408.76 and 1,103.55 is: 1,654.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,274 : 3,408.76 = 1,103.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,274/3,408.76 = 1,103.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,274x = 3,408.76 × 1,103.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,274x = 3,761,737.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,761,737.10/2,274
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,654.24

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