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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,926.82, 2,890.21 and 465.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,926.82, 2,890.21 and 465.96 is: 698.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,926.82 : 2,890.21 = 465.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,926.82/2,890.21 = 465.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,926.82x = 2,890.21 × 465.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,926.82x = 1,346,723.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346,723.36/1,926.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.94

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