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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283.76, 3,425.64 and 1,115.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283.76, 3,425.64 and 1,115.74 is: 1,673.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283.76 : 3,425.64 = 1,115.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283.76/3,425.64 = 1,115.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283.76x = 3,425.64 × 1,115.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283.76x = 3,822,123.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,822,123.57/2,283.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,673.61

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