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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,829.08, 4,238.22 and 2,369.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,829.08, 4,238.22 and 2,369.81 is: 3,550.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,829.08 : 4,238.22 = 2,369.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,829.08/4,238.22 = 2,369.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,829.08x = 4,238.22 × 2,369.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,829.08x = 10,043,776.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,043,776.14/2,829.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,550.19

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