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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,347.62, 3,518.74 and 1,113.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,347.62, 3,518.74 and 1,113.28 is: 1,668.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,347.62 : 3,518.74 = 1,113.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,347.62/3,518.74 = 1,113.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,347.62x = 3,518.74 × 1,113.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,347.62x = 3,917,342.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,917,342.87/2,347.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,668.64

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