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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.74, 3,518.84 and 1,112.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.74, 3,518.84 and 1,112.15 is: 1,669.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.74 : 3,518.84 = 1,112.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.74/3,518.84 = 1,112.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.74x = 3,518.84 × 1,112.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.74x = 3,913,454.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,913,454.75/2,344.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,669.04

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