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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,883.62, 4,322.94 and 1,151.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,883.62, 4,322.94 and 1,151.12 is: 1,725.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,883.62 : 4,322.94 = 1,151.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,883.62/4,322.94 = 1,151.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,883.62x = 4,322.94 × 1,151.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,883.62x = 4,976,222.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,976,222.69/2,883.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725.69

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