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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,784.38, 7,169.28 and 2,184.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,784.38, 7,169.28 and 2,184.28 is: 3,273.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,784.38 : 7,169.28 = 2,184.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,784.38/7,169.28 = 2,184.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,784.38x = 7,169.28 × 2,184.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,784.38x = 15,659,688.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,659,688.80/4,784.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,273.09

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