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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,328.51, 3,499.97 and 2,213.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,328.51, 3,499.97 and 2,213.31 is: 3,326.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,328.51 : 3,499.97 = 2,213.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,328.51/3,499.97 = 2,213.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,328.51x = 3,499.97 × 2,213.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,328.51x = 7,746,507.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,746,507.53/2,328.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,326.81

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