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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368.55, 3,560.61 and 2,197.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368.55, 3,560.61 and 2,197.28 is: 3,303.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368.55 : 3,560.61 = 2,197.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368.55/3,560.61 = 2,197.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368.55x = 3,560.61 × 2,197.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368.55x = 7,823,660.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,823,660.81/2,368.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,303.14

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