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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368.73, 3,548.84 and 1,394.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368.73, 3,548.84 and 1,394.30 is: 2,088.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368.73 : 3,548.84 = 1,394.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368.73/3,548.84 = 1,394.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368.73x = 3,548.84 × 1,394.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368.73x = 4,948,147.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,948,147.61/2,368.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,088.95

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