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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,908.81, 4,363.98 and 1,869.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,908.81, 4,363.98 and 1,869.33 is: 2,804.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,908.81 : 4,363.98 = 1,869.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,908.81/4,363.98 = 1,869.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,908.81x = 4,363.98 × 1,869.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,908.81x = 8,157,703.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,157,703.54/2,908.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,804.48

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