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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,223.08, 4,823.64 and 2,495.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,223.08, 4,823.64 and 2,495.94 is: 3,735.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,223.08 : 4,823.64 = 2,495.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,223.08/4,823.64 = 2,495.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,223.08x = 4,823.64 × 2,495.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,223.08x = 12,039,516.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,039,516.02/3,223.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,735.41

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