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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,300.58, 3,448.40 and 1,130.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,300.58, 3,448.40 and 1,130.94 is: 1,695.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,300.58 : 3,448.40 = 1,130.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,300.58/3,448.40 = 1,130.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,300.58x = 3,448.40 × 1,130.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,300.58x = 3,899,927.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,899,927.84/2,300.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,695.19

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