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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,693.03, 4,045.67 and 2,323.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,693.03, 4,045.67 and 2,323.98 is: 3,491.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,693.03 : 4,045.67 = 2,323.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,693.03/4,045.67 = 2,323.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,693.03x = 4,045.67 × 2,323.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,693.03x = 9,402,044.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,402,044.55/2,693.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,491.26

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