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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,348.82, 3,523.64 and 1,050.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,348.82, 3,523.64 and 1,050.39 is: 1,575.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,348.82 : 3,523.64 = 1,050.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,348.82/3,523.64 = 1,050.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,348.82x = 3,523.64 × 1,050.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,348.82x = 3,701,190.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,701,190.97/2,348.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,575.77

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