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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,366.63, 3,265.97 and 1,318.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,366.63, 3,265.97 and 1,318.71 is: 1,819.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,366.63 : 3,265.97 = 1,318.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,366.63/3,265.97 = 1,318.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,366.63x = 3,265.97 × 1,318.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,366.63x = 4,306,867.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,306,867.30/2,366.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,819.83

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