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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,213.76, 3,320.82 and 2,155.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,213.76, 3,320.82 and 2,155.44 is: 3,233.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,213.76 : 3,320.82 = 2,155.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,213.76/3,320.82 = 2,155.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,213.76x = 3,320.82 × 2,155.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,213.76x = 7,157,828.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,157,828.26/2,213.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,233.34

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