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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,867.67, 4,293.29 and 2,135.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,867.67, 4,293.29 and 2,135.03 is: 3,196.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,867.67 : 4,293.29 = 2,135.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,867.67/4,293.29 = 2,135.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,867.67x = 4,293.29 × 2,135.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,867.67x = 9,166,286.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,166,286.82/2,867.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,196.42

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