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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,338.76, 3,507.96 and 1,104.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,338.76, 3,507.96 and 1,104.32 is: 1,656.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,338.76 : 3,507.96 = 1,104.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,338.76/3,507.96 = 1,104.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,338.76x = 3,507.96 × 1,104.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,338.76x = 3,873,910.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,873,910.39/2,338.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,656.40

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