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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,307.48, 3,462.30 and 1,075.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,307.48, 3,462.30 and 1,075.74 is: 1,614.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,307.48 : 3,462.30 = 1,075.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,307.48/3,462.30 = 1,075.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,307.48x = 3,462.30 × 1,075.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,307.48x = 3,724,534.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,724,534.60/2,307.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,614.11

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