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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,836.76, 4,256.22 and 1,105.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,836.76, 4,256.22 and 1,105.52 is: 1,658.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,836.76 : 4,256.22 = 1,105.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,836.76/4,256.22 = 1,105.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,836.76x = 4,256.22 × 1,105.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,836.76x = 4,705,336.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,705,336.33/2,836.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,658.70

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