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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,835.76, 4,254.91 and 1,448.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,835.76, 4,254.91 and 1,448.37 is: 2,173.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,835.76 : 4,254.91 = 1,448.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,835.76/4,254.91 = 1,448.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,835.76x = 4,254.91 × 1,448.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,835.76x = 6,162,655.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,162,655.48/2,835.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,173.19

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