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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,867.94, 4,304.34 and 2,138.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,867.94, 4,304.34 and 2,138.94 is: 3,210.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,867.94 : 4,304.34 = 2,138.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,867.94/4,304.34 = 2,138.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,867.94x = 4,304.34 × 2,138.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,867.94x = 9,206,725.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,206,725.00/2,867.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,210.22

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