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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,322.45, 3,483.54 and 1,956.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,322.45, 3,483.54 and 1,956.60 is: 2,934.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,322.45 : 3,483.54 = 1,956.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,322.45/3,483.54 = 1,956.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,322.45x = 3,483.54 × 1,956.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,322.45x = 6,815,894.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,815,894.36/2,322.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,934.79

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