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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,895.78, 4,343.67 and 2,322.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,895.78, 4,343.67 and 2,322.30 is: 3,483.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,895.78 : 4,343.67 = 2,322.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,895.78/4,343.67 = 2,322.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,895.78x = 4,343.67 × 2,322.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,895.78x = 10,087,304.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,087,304.84/2,895.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,483.45

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