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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,889.92, 4,343.68 and 1,921.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,889.92, 4,343.68 and 1,921.92 is: 2,888.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,889.92 : 4,343.68 = 1,921.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,889.92/4,343.68 = 1,921.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,889.92x = 4,343.68 × 1,921.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,889.92x = 8,348,205.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,348,205.47/2,889.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,888.73

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