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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,300.00, 3,448.17 and 1,324.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,300.00, 3,448.17 and 1,324.96 is: 1,986.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,300.00 : 3,448.17 = 1,324.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,300.00/3,448.17 = 1,324.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,300.00x = 3,448.17 × 1,324.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,300.00x = 4,568,678.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,568,678.70/2,300.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,986.39

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