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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.48, 3,519.72 and 1,799.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.48, 3,519.72 and 1,799.64 is: 2,699.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.48 : 3,519.72 = 1,799.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.48/3,519.72 = 1,799.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.48x = 3,519.72 × 1,799.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.48x = 6,334,228.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,334,228.90/2,346.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,699.46

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