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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,823.54, 4,232.86 and 1,363.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,823.54, 4,232.86 and 1,363.72 is: 2,044.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,823.54 : 4,232.86 = 1,363.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,823.54/4,232.86 = 1,363.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,823.54x = 4,232.86 × 1,363.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,823.54x = 5,772,435.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,772,435.84/2,823.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,044.40

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