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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,748.96, 4,117.97 and 2,226.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,748.96, 4,117.97 and 2,226.31 is: 3,335.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,748.96 : 4,117.97 = 2,226.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,748.96/4,117.97 = 2,226.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,748.96x = 4,117.97 × 2,226.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,748.96x = 9,167,873.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,167,873.06/2,748.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,335.03

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