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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,381.81, 3,567.65 and 1,225.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,381.81, 3,567.65 and 1,225.13 is: 1,835.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,381.81 : 3,567.65 = 1,225.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,381.81/3,567.65 = 1,225.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,381.81x = 3,567.65 × 1,225.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,381.81x = 4,370,811.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,370,811.08/2,381.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,835.08

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