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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,811.52, 4,218.81 and 1,350.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,811.52, 4,218.81 and 1,350.82 is: 2,026.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,811.52 : 4,218.81 = 1,350.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,811.52/4,218.81 = 1,350.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,811.52x = 4,218.81 × 1,350.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,811.52x = 5,698,852.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,698,852.92/2,811.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,026.97

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