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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,826.64, 4,236.24 and 2,535.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,826.64, 4,236.24 and 2,535.04 is: 3,799.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,826.64 : 4,236.24 = 2,535.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,826.64/4,236.24 = 2,535.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,826.64x = 4,236.24 × 2,535.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,826.64x = 10,739,037.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,739,037.85/2,826.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,799.22

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