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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,333.76, 3,502.08 and 1,294.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,333.76, 3,502.08 and 1,294.56 is: 1,942.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,333.76 : 3,502.08 = 1,294.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,333.76/3,502.08 = 1,294.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,333.76x = 3,502.08 × 1,294.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,333.76x = 4,533,652.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,533,652.68/2,333.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,942.64

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