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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,844.01, 4,266.82 and 2,064.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,844.01, 4,266.82 and 2,064.79 is: 3,097.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,844.01 : 4,266.82 = 2,064.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,844.01/4,266.82 = 2,064.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,844.01x = 4,266.82 × 2,064.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,844.01x = 8,810,065.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,810,065.93/2,844.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,097.77

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