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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,795.21, 4,193.18 and 920.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,795.21, 4,193.18 and 920.48 is: 1,380.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,795.21 : 4,193.18 = 920.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,795.21/4,193.18 = 920.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,795.21x = 4,193.18 × 920.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,795.21x = 3,859,730.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,859,730.14/2,795.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380.84

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