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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,333.02, 3,500.64 and 1,034.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,333.02, 3,500.64 and 1,034.32 is: 1,551.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,333.02 : 3,500.64 = 1,034.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,333.02/3,500.64 = 1,034.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,333.02x = 3,500.64 × 1,034.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,333.02x = 3,620,781.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,620,781.96/2,333.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.97

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