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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,334.97, 3,497.43 and 1,100.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,334.97, 3,497.43 and 1,100.53 is: 1,648.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,334.97 : 3,497.43 = 1,100.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,334.97/3,497.43 = 1,100.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,334.97x = 3,497.43 × 1,100.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,334.97x = 3,849,026.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,849,026.64/2,334.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,648.43

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