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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.88, 3,508.14 and 1,566.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.88, 3,508.14 and 1,566.92 is: 2,353.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.88 : 3,508.14 = 1,566.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.88/3,508.14 = 1,566.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.88x = 3,508.14 × 1,566.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.88x = 5,496,974.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,496,974.73/2,335.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,353.28

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