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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,890.82, 4,336.20 and 2,404.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,890.82, 4,336.20 and 2,404.22 is: 3,606.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,890.82 : 4,336.20 = 2,404.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,890.82/4,336.20 = 2,404.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,890.82x = 4,336.20 × 2,404.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,890.82x = 10,425,178.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,425,178.76/2,890.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,606.31

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