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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,770.62, 3,823.19 and 1,528.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,770.62, 3,823.19 and 1,528.54 is: 2,109.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,770.62 : 3,823.19 = 1,528.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,770.62/3,823.19 = 1,528.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,770.62x = 3,823.19 × 1,528.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,770.62x = 5,843,898.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,843,898.84/2,770.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,109.24

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