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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,187.22, 6,282.22 and 2,238.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,187.22, 6,282.22 and 2,238.98 is: 3,359.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,187.22 : 6,282.22 = 2,238.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,187.22/6,282.22 = 2,238.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,187.22x = 6,282.22 × 2,238.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,187.22x = 14,065,764.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,065,764.94/4,187.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,359.21

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