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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,348.92, 3,528.84 and 2,020.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,348.92, 3,528.84 and 2,020.86 is: 3,035.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,348.92 : 3,528.84 = 2,020.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,348.92/3,528.84 = 2,020.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,348.92x = 3,528.84 × 2,020.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,348.92x = 7,131,291.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,131,291.60/2,348.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,035.99

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