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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,671.71, 4,007.20 and 1,934.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,671.71, 4,007.20 and 1,934.86 is: 2,902.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,671.71 : 4,007.20 = 1,934.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,671.71/4,007.20 = 1,934.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,671.71x = 4,007.20 × 1,934.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,671.71x = 7,753,370.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,753,370.99/2,671.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,902.03

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