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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,812.82, 4,215.54 and 2,445.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,812.82, 4,215.54 and 2,445.86 is: 3,665.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,812.82 : 4,215.54 = 2,445.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,812.82/4,215.54 = 2,445.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,812.82x = 4,215.54 × 2,445.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,812.82x = 10,310,620.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,310,620.66/2,812.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,665.58

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