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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,755.22, 4,133.53 and 2,262.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,755.22, 4,133.53 and 2,262.48 is: 3,394.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,755.22 : 4,133.53 = 2,262.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,755.22/4,133.53 = 2,262.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,755.22x = 4,133.53 × 2,262.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,755.22x = 9,352,039.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,352,039.53/2,755.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,394.30

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