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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,890.02, 4,344.70 and 2,281.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,890.02, 4,344.70 and 2,281.07 is: 3,429.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,890.02 : 4,344.70 = 2,281.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,890.02/4,344.70 = 2,281.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,890.02x = 4,344.70 × 2,281.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,890.02x = 9,910,564.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,910,564.83/2,890.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,429.24

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