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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,338.76, 3,507.43 and 1,926.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,338.76, 3,507.43 and 1,926.87 is: 2,889.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,338.76 : 3,507.43 = 1,926.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,338.76/3,507.43 = 1,926.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,338.76x = 3,507.43 × 1,926.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,338.76x = 6,758,361.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,758,361.64/2,338.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,889.72

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