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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.04, 3,527.22 and 1,118.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.04, 3,527.22 and 1,118.44 is: 1,677.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.04 : 3,527.22 = 1,118.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.04/3,527.22 = 1,118.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.04x = 3,527.22 × 1,118.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.04x = 3,944,983.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,944,983.94/2,352.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,677.26

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