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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,890.04, 4,335.18 and 942.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,890.04, 4,335.18 and 942.26 is: 1,413.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,890.04 : 4,335.18 = 942.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,890.04/4,335.18 = 942.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,890.04x = 4,335.18 × 942.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,890.04x = 4,084,866.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,084,866.71/2,890.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,413.43

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