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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,867.88, 4,298.04 and 1,135.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,867.88, 4,298.04 and 1,135.56 is: 1,701.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,867.88 : 4,298.04 = 1,135.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,867.88/4,298.04 = 1,135.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,867.88x = 4,298.04 × 1,135.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,867.88x = 4,880,682.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,880,682.30/2,867.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,701.84

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