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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,752.74, 4,134.82 and 2,226.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,752.74, 4,134.82 and 2,226.24 is: 3,343.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,752.74 : 4,134.82 = 2,226.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,752.74/4,134.82 = 2,226.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,752.74x = 4,134.82 × 2,226.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,752.74x = 9,205,101.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,205,101.68/2,752.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,343.98

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