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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,819.76, 4,230.72 and 1,088.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,819.76, 4,230.72 and 1,088.52 is: 1,633.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,819.76 : 4,230.72 = 1,088.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,819.76/4,230.72 = 1,088.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,819.76x = 4,230.72 × 1,088.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,819.76x = 4,605,223.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,605,223.33/2,819.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,633.20

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