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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,223.90, 4,829.46 and 2,124.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,223.90, 4,829.46 and 2,124.93 is: 3,183.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,223.90 : 4,829.46 = 2,124.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,223.90/4,829.46 = 2,124.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,223.90x = 4,829.46 × 2,124.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,223.90x = 10,262,264.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,262,264.44/3,223.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,183.18

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