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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,788.22, 4,183.09 and 2,266.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,788.22, 4,183.09 and 2,266.93 is: 3,401.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,788.22 : 4,183.09 = 2,266.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,788.22/4,183.09 = 2,266.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,788.22x = 4,183.09 × 2,266.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,788.22x = 9,482,767.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,482,767.42/2,788.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,401.01

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