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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,622.91, 3,934.46 and 891.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,622.91, 3,934.46 and 891.31 is: 1,337.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,622.91 : 3,934.46 = 891.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,622.91/3,934.46 = 891.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,622.91x = 3,934.46 × 891.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,622.91x = 3,506,823.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,506,823.54/2,622.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.00

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