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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,804.64, 4,217.94 and 2,367.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,804.64, 4,217.94 and 2,367.24 is: 3,560.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,804.64 : 4,217.94 = 2,367.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,804.64/4,217.94 = 2,367.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,804.64x = 4,217.94 × 2,367.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,804.64x = 9,984,876.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,984,876.29/2,804.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,560.13

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