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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,614.00, 3,921.11 and 948.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,614.00, 3,921.11 and 948.46 is: 1,422.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,614.00 : 3,921.11 = 948.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,614.00/3,921.11 = 948.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,614.00x = 3,921.11 × 948.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,614.00x = 3,719,012.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,719,012.35/2,614.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,422.73

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