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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,334.81, 3,499.89 and 1,100.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,334.81, 3,499.89 and 1,100.02 is: 1,648.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,334.81 : 3,499.89 = 1,100.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,334.81/3,499.89 = 1,100.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,334.81x = 3,499.89 × 1,100.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,334.81x = 3,849,949.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,849,949.00/2,334.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,648.93

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