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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,313.82, 3,470.67 and 1,080.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,313.82, 3,470.67 and 1,080.55 is: 1,620.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,313.82 : 3,470.67 = 1,080.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,313.82/3,470.67 = 1,080.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,313.82x = 3,470.67 × 1,080.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,313.82x = 3,750,232.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,750,232.47/2,313.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,620.80

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