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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,446.44, 3,664.94 and 1,522.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,446.44, 3,664.94 and 1,522.37 is: 2,280.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,446.44 : 3,664.94 = 1,522.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,446.44/3,664.94 = 1,522.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,446.44x = 3,664.94 × 1,522.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,446.44x = 5,579,368.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,579,368.77/2,446.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,280.61

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