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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.73, 3,445.14 and 1,302.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.73, 3,445.14 and 1,302.43 is: 1,953.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.73 : 3,445.14 = 1,302.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.73/3,445.14 = 1,302.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.73x = 3,445.14 × 1,302.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.73x = 4,487,053.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,487,053.69/2,296.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,953.67

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