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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.22, 3,499.18 and 1,467.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.22, 3,499.18 and 1,467.71 is: 2,199.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.22 : 3,499.18 = 1,467.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.22/3,499.18 = 1,467.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.22x = 3,499.18 × 1,467.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.22x = 5,135,781.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,135,781.48/2,335.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,199.27

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