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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,904.82, 4,357.29 and 930.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,904.82, 4,357.29 and 930.83 is: 1,396.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,904.82 : 4,357.29 = 930.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,904.82/4,357.29 = 930.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,904.82x = 4,357.29 × 930.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,904.82x = 4,055,877.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,055,877.95/2,904.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.26

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