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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,921.04, 2,879.39 and 892.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,921.04, 2,879.39 and 892.88 is: 1,338.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,921.04 : 2,879.39 = 892.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,921.04/2,879.39 = 892.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,921.04x = 2,879.39 × 892.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,921.04x = 2,570,937.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,570,937.58/1,921.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.31

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