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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.03, 3,502.88 and 1,446.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.03, 3,502.88 and 1,446.65 is: 2,169.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.03 : 3,502.88 = 1,446.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.03/3,502.88 = 1,446.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.03x = 3,502.88 × 1,446.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.03x = 5,067,441.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,067,441.35/2,336.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,169.25

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