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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,915.82, 4,375.54 and 2,319.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,915.82, 4,375.54 and 2,319.31 is: 3,480.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,915.82 : 4,375.54 = 2,319.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,915.82/4,375.54 = 2,319.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,915.82x = 4,375.54 × 2,319.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,915.82x = 10,148,216.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,148,216.69/2,915.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,480.40

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