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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.55, 3,479.00 and 1,209.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.55, 3,479.00 and 1,209.47 is: 1,813.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.55 : 3,479.00 = 1,209.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.55/3,479.00 = 1,209.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.55x = 3,479.00 × 1,209.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.55x = 4,207,722.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,207,722.69/2,320.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,813.25

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