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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,890.95, 4,336.55 and 2,407.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,890.95, 4,336.55 and 2,407.41 is: 3,611.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,890.95 : 4,336.55 = 2,407.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,890.95/4,336.55 = 2,407.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,890.95x = 4,336.55 × 2,407.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,890.95x = 10,439,853.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,439,853.84/2,890.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,611.22

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