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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,826.53, 4,238.24 and 2,245.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,826.53, 4,238.24 and 2,245.25 is: 3,366.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,826.53 : 4,238.24 = 2,245.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,826.53/4,238.24 = 2,245.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,826.53x = 4,238.24 × 2,245.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,826.53x = 9,515,908.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,515,908.36/2,826.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,366.64

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