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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.04, 3,505.70 and 2,085.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.04, 3,505.70 and 2,085.86 is: 3,119.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.04 : 3,505.70 = 2,085.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.04/3,505.70 = 2,085.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.04x = 3,505.70 × 2,085.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.04x = 7,312,399.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,312,399.40/2,344.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,119.57

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