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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,294.82, 3,164.46 and 1,964.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,294.82, 3,164.46 and 1,964.34 is: 2,708.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,294.82 : 3,164.46 = 1,964.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,294.82/3,164.46 = 1,964.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,294.82x = 3,164.46 × 1,964.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,294.82x = 6,216,075.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,216,075.36/2,294.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,708.74

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