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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,674.59, 4,005.72 and 1,929.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,674.59, 4,005.72 and 1,929.48 is: 2,889.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,674.59 : 4,005.72 = 1,929.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,674.59/4,005.72 = 1,929.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,674.59x = 4,005.72 × 1,929.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,674.59x = 7,728,956.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,728,956.63/2,674.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,889.77

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