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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,329.97, 3,498.59 and 1,356.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,329.97, 3,498.59 and 1,356.75 is: 2,037.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,329.97 : 3,498.59 = 1,356.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,329.97/3,498.59 = 1,356.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,329.97x = 3,498.59 × 1,356.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,329.97x = 4,746,715.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,746,715.37/2,329.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,037.25

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