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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,711.06, 3,743.99 and 2,335.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,711.06, 3,743.99 and 2,335.94 is: 3,225.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,711.06 : 3,743.99 = 2,335.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,711.06/3,743.99 = 2,335.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,711.06x = 3,743.99 × 2,335.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,711.06x = 8,745,705.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,745,705.60/2,711.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,225.94

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