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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.73, 3,487.66 and 1,095.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.73, 3,487.66 and 1,095.02 is: 1,641.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.73 : 3,487.66 = 1,095.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.73/3,487.66 = 1,095.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.73x = 3,487.66 × 1,095.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.73x = 3,819,050.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,819,050.36/2,326.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,641.38

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