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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.04, 3,444.20 and 2,024.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.04, 3,444.20 and 2,024.02 is: 3,036.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.04 : 3,444.20 = 2,024.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.04/3,444.20 = 2,024.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.04x = 3,444.20 × 2,024.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.04x = 6,971,129.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,971,129.68/2,296.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,036.15

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