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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,882.59, 4,315.48 and 2,192.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,882.59, 4,315.48 and 2,192.06 is: 3,281.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,882.59 : 4,315.48 = 2,192.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,882.59/4,315.48 = 2,192.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,882.59x = 4,315.48 × 2,192.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,882.59x = 9,459,796.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,459,796.40/2,882.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,281.70

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