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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,154.22, 4,352.62 and 1,827.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,154.22, 4,352.62 and 1,827.82 is: 2,522.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,154.22 : 4,352.62 = 1,827.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,154.22/4,352.62 = 1,827.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,154.22x = 4,352.62 × 1,827.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,154.22x = 7,955,805.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,955,805.89/3,154.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,522.27

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