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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.86, 3,667.85 and 1,931.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.86, 3,667.85 and 1,931.92 is: 2,897.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.86 : 3,667.85 = 1,931.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.86/3,667.85 = 1,931.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.86x = 3,667.85 × 1,931.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.86x = 7,085,981.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,085,981.19/2,445.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,897.13

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