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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,914.83, 4,368.60 and 2,094.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,914.83, 4,368.60 and 2,094.69 is: 3,139.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,914.83 : 4,368.60 = 2,094.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,914.83/4,368.60 = 2,094.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,914.83x = 4,368.60 × 2,094.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,914.83x = 9,150,862.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,150,862.73/2,914.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,139.42

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