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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,322.67, 4,985.82 and 2,800.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,322.67, 4,985.82 and 2,800.22 is: 4,201.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,322.67 : 4,985.82 = 2,800.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,322.67/4,985.82 = 2,800.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,322.67x = 4,985.82 × 2,800.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,322.67x = 13,961,367.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,961,367.95/3,322.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,201.86

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