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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,443.81, 4,749.81 and 2,322.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,443.81, 4,749.81 and 2,322.97 is: 3,203.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,443.81 : 4,749.81 = 2,322.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,443.81/4,749.81 = 2,322.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,443.81x = 4,749.81 × 2,322.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,443.81x = 11,033,666.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,033,666.14/3,443.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,203.91

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