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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,895.60, 4,334.76 and 2,029.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,895.60, 4,334.76 and 2,029.44 is: 3,038.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,895.60 : 4,334.76 = 2,029.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,895.60/4,334.76 = 2,029.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,895.60x = 4,334.76 × 2,029.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,895.60x = 8,797,135.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,797,135.33/2,895.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,038.10

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