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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,274.62, 3,405.45 and 1,927.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,274.62, 3,405.45 and 1,927.94 is: 2,886.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,274.62 : 3,405.45 = 1,927.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,274.62/3,405.45 = 1,927.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,274.62x = 3,405.45 × 1,927.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,274.62x = 6,565,503.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,565,503.27/2,274.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,886.42

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