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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.43, 3,443.36 and 652.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.43, 3,443.36 and 652.01 is: 978.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.43 : 3,443.36 = 652.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.43/3,443.36 = 652.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.43x = 3,443.36 × 652.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.43x = 2,245,084.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,245,084.68/2,295.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.07

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