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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,244.78, 4,867.08 and 2,625.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,244.78, 4,867.08 and 2,625.22 is: 3,937.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,244.78 : 4,867.08 = 2,625.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,244.78/4,867.08 = 2,625.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,244.78x = 4,867.08 × 2,625.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,244.78x = 12,777,155.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,777,155.76/3,244.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,937.76

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