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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,828.61, 4,241.39 and 2,247.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,828.61, 4,241.39 and 2,247.35 is: 3,369.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,828.61 : 4,241.39 = 2,247.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,828.61/4,241.39 = 2,247.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,828.61x = 4,241.39 × 2,247.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,828.61x = 9,531,855.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,531,855.37/2,828.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,369.80

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