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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,908.68, 4,367.44 and 1,819.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,908.68, 4,367.44 and 1,819.92 is: 2,732.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,908.68 : 4,367.44 = 1,819.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,908.68/4,367.44 = 1,819.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,908.68x = 4,367.44 × 1,819.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,908.68x = 7,948,391.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,948,391.40/2,908.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,732.65

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