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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,390.22, 3,583.80 and 928.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,390.22, 3,583.80 and 928.08 is: 1,391.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,390.22 : 3,583.80 = 928.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,390.22/3,583.80 = 928.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,390.22x = 3,583.80 × 928.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,390.22x = 3,326,053.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,326,053.10/2,390.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.53

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