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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,367.82, 3,552.28 and 1,069.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,367.82, 3,552.28 and 1,069.28 is: 1,604.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,367.82 : 3,552.28 = 1,069.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,367.82/3,552.28 = 1,069.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,367.82x = 3,552.28 × 1,069.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,367.82x = 3,798,381.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,798,381.96/2,367.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,604.17

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