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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,340.12, 3,507.36 and 1,300.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,340.12, 3,507.36 and 1,300.08 is: 1,948.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,340.12 : 3,507.36 = 1,300.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,340.12/3,507.36 = 1,300.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,340.12x = 3,507.36 × 1,300.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,340.12x = 4,559,848.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,559,848.59/2,340.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,948.55

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