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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,703.22, 4,046.92 and 2,443.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,703.22, 4,046.92 and 2,443.82 is: 3,658.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,703.22 : 4,046.92 = 2,443.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,703.22/4,046.92 = 2,443.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,703.22x = 4,046.92 × 2,443.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,703.22x = 9,889,917.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,889,917.69/2,703.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,658.57

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