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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,670.30, 3,999.64 and 2,202.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,670.30, 3,999.64 and 2,202.84 is: 3,299.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,670.30 : 3,999.64 = 2,202.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,670.30/3,999.64 = 2,202.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,670.30x = 3,999.64 × 2,202.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,670.30x = 8,810,566.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,810,566.98/2,670.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,299.47

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