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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,916.41, 4,372.56 and 1,354.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,916.41, 4,372.56 and 1,354.76 is: 2,031.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,916.41 : 4,372.56 = 1,354.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,916.41/4,372.56 = 1,354.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,916.41x = 4,372.56 × 1,354.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,916.41x = 5,923,750.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,923,750.91/2,916.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,031.18

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