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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,692.05, 4,038.66 and 2,419.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,692.05, 4,038.66 and 2,419.89 is: 3,630.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,692.05 : 4,038.66 = 2,419.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,692.05/4,038.66 = 2,419.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,692.05x = 4,038.66 × 2,419.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,692.05x = 9,773,112.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,773,112.95/2,692.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,630.36

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