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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,528.81, 4,867.63 and 2,333.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,528.81, 4,867.63 and 2,333.82 is: 3,219.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,528.81 : 4,867.63 = 2,333.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,528.81/4,867.63 = 2,333.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,528.81x = 4,867.63 × 2,333.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,528.81x = 11,360,172.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,360,172.25/3,528.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,219.27

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