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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,821.70, 4,230.15 and 2,530.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,821.70, 4,230.15 and 2,530.10 is: 3,793.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,821.70 : 4,230.15 = 2,530.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,821.70/4,230.15 = 2,530.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,821.70x = 4,230.15 × 2,530.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,821.70x = 10,702,702.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,702,702.52/2,821.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,793.00

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