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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,819.52, 4,230.72 and 1,175.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,819.52, 4,230.72 and 1,175.76 is: 1,764.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,819.52 : 4,230.72 = 1,175.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,819.52/4,230.72 = 1,175.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,819.52x = 4,230.72 × 1,175.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,819.52x = 4,974,311.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,974,311.35/2,819.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,764.24

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