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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,825.28, 5,724.96 and 2,963.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,825.28, 5,724.96 and 2,963.44 is: 4,435.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,825.28 : 5,724.96 = 2,963.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,825.28/5,724.96 = 2,963.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,825.28x = 5,724.96 × 2,963.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,825.28x = 16,965,575.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,965,575.46/3,825.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,435.12

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