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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,811.62, 4,210.86 and 2,222.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,811.62, 4,210.86 and 2,222.66 is: 3,328.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,811.62 : 4,210.86 = 2,222.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,811.62/4,210.86 = 2,222.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,811.62x = 4,210.86 × 2,222.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,811.62x = 9,359,310.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,359,310.09/2,811.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,328.80

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