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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,333.22, 3,496.68 and 1,293.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,333.22, 3,496.68 and 1,293.18 is: 1,938.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,333.22 : 3,496.68 = 1,293.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,333.22/3,496.68 = 1,293.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,333.22x = 3,496.68 × 1,293.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,333.22x = 4,521,836.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,521,836.64/2,333.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,938.02

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