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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.52, 3,489.78 and 1,233.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.52, 3,489.78 and 1,233.02 is: 1,849.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.52 : 3,489.78 = 1,233.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.52/3,489.78 = 1,233.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.52x = 3,489.78 × 1,233.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.52x = 4,302,968.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,302,968.54/2,326.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,849.53

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