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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,305.59, 3,464.33 and 1,916.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,305.59, 3,464.33 and 1,916.79 is: 2,880.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,305.59 : 3,464.33 = 1,916.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,305.59/3,464.33 = 1,916.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,305.59x = 3,464.33 × 1,916.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,305.59x = 6,640,383.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,640,383.52/2,305.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,880.12

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