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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,892.94, 4,340.42 and 2,103.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,892.94, 4,340.42 and 2,103.04 is: 3,155.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,892.94 : 4,340.42 = 2,103.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,892.94/4,340.42 = 2,103.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,892.94x = 4,340.42 × 2,103.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,892.94x = 9,128,076.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,128,076.88/2,892.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,155.29

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