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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,328.03, 3,486.29 and 1,351.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,328.03, 3,486.29 and 1,351.17 is: 2,023.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,328.03 : 3,486.29 = 1,351.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,328.03/3,486.29 = 1,351.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,328.03x = 3,486.29 × 1,351.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,328.03x = 4,710,563.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,710,563.70/2,328.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,023.41

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