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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.82, 3,548.13 and 1,067.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.82, 3,548.13 and 1,067.20 is: 1,601.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.82 : 3,548.13 = 1,067.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.82/3,548.13 = 1,067.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.82x = 3,548.13 × 1,067.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.82x = 3,786,564.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,786,564.34/2,364.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,601.21

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