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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,675.82, 4,014.36 and 920.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,675.82, 4,014.36 and 920.91 is: 1,381.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,675.82 : 4,014.36 = 920.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,675.82/4,014.36 = 920.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,675.82x = 4,014.36 × 920.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,675.82x = 3,696,864.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,696,864.27/2,675.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.58

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