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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,299.53, 3,445.95 and 1,741.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,299.53, 3,445.95 and 1,741.85 is: 2,610.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,299.53 : 3,445.95 = 1,741.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,299.53/3,445.95 = 1,741.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,299.53x = 3,445.95 × 1,741.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,299.53x = 6,002,310.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,002,310.78/2,299.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,610.23

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