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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,468.82, 3,703.20 and 1,134.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,468.82, 3,703.20 and 1,134.45 is: 1,701.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,468.82 : 3,703.20 = 1,134.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,468.82/3,703.20 = 1,134.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,468.82x = 3,703.20 × 1,134.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,468.82x = 4,201,095.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,201,095.24/2,468.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,701.66

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