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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,827.65, 4,238.06 and 2,495.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,827.65, 4,238.06 and 2,495.51 is: 3,740.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,827.65 : 4,238.06 = 2,495.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,827.65/4,238.06 = 2,495.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,827.65x = 4,238.06 × 2,495.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,827.65x = 10,576,087.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,576,087.44/2,827.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,740.24

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