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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283.62, 3,425.52 and 1,033.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283.62, 3,425.52 and 1,033.98 is: 1,551.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283.62 : 3,425.52 = 1,033.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283.62/3,425.52 = 1,033.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283.62x = 3,425.52 × 1,033.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283.62x = 3,541,919.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,541,919.17/2,283.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.01

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