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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.82, 3,443.00 and 1,061.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.82, 3,443.00 and 1,061.51 is: 1,593.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.82 : 3,443.00 = 1,061.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.82/3,443.00 = 1,061.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.82x = 3,443.00 × 1,061.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.82x = 3,654,756.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,654,756.41/2,293.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.31

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