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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,220.22, 6,323.63 and 2,828.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,220.22, 6,323.63 and 2,828.42 is: 4,238.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,220.22 : 6,323.63 = 2,828.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,220.22/6,323.63 = 2,828.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,220.22x = 6,323.63 × 2,828.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,220.22x = 17,885,835.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,885,835.80/4,220.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,238.13

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