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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,869.38, 4,310.25 and 2,702.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,869.38, 4,310.25 and 2,702.94 is: 4,060.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,869.38 : 4,310.25 = 2,702.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,869.38/4,310.25 = 2,702.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,869.38x = 4,310.25 × 2,702.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,869.38x = 11,650,347.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,650,347.14/2,869.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,060.23

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