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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,828.98, 4,235.49 and 2,133.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,828.98, 4,235.49 and 2,133.44 is: 3,194.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,828.98 : 4,235.49 = 2,133.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,828.98/4,235.49 = 2,133.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,828.98x = 4,235.49 × 2,133.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,828.98x = 9,036,158.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,036,158.49/2,828.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,194.15

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