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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,122.82, 4,705.07 and 2,826.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,122.82, 4,705.07 and 2,826.70 is: 4,258.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,122.82 : 4,705.07 = 2,826.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,122.82/4,705.07 = 2,826.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,122.82x = 4,705.07 × 2,826.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,122.82x = 13,299,795.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,299,795.47/3,122.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,258.91

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