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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,869.58, 4,300.32 and 2,522.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,869.58, 4,300.32 and 2,522.10 is: 3,779.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,869.58 : 4,300.32 = 2,522.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,869.58/4,300.32 = 2,522.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,869.58x = 4,300.32 × 2,522.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,869.58x = 10,845,837.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,845,837.07/2,869.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,779.59

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