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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,329.82, 3,495.93 and 1,032.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,329.82, 3,495.93 and 1,032.20 is: 1,548.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,329.82 : 3,495.93 = 1,032.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,329.82/3,495.93 = 1,032.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,329.82x = 3,495.93 × 1,032.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,329.82x = 3,608,498.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,608,498.95/2,329.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,548.83

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