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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,846.22, 4,269.32 and 1,113.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,846.22, 4,269.32 and 1,113.63 is: 1,670.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,846.22 : 4,269.32 = 1,113.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,846.22/4,269.32 = 1,113.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,846.22x = 4,269.32 × 1,113.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,846.22x = 4,754,442.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,754,442.83/2,846.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,670.44

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