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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,824.31, 4,239.09 and 2,034.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,824.31, 4,239.09 and 2,034.49 is: 3,053.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,824.31 : 4,239.09 = 2,034.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,824.31/4,239.09 = 2,034.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,824.31x = 4,239.09 × 2,034.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,824.31x = 8,624,375.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,624,375.62/2,824.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,053.62

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