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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,297.28, 3,446.41 and 1,310.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,297.28, 3,446.41 and 1,310.57 is: 1,966.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,297.28 : 3,446.41 = 1,310.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,297.28/3,446.41 = 1,310.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,297.28x = 3,446.41 × 1,310.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,297.28x = 4,516,747.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,516,747.89/2,297.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,966.13

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