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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,684.55, 4,028.21 and 1,950.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,684.55, 4,028.21 and 1,950.21 is: 2,926.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,684.55 : 4,028.21 = 1,950.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,684.55/4,028.21 = 1,950.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,684.55x = 4,028.21 × 1,950.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,684.55x = 7,855,845.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,855,845.67/2,684.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,926.32

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