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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,916.54, 4,369.94 and 2,049.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,916.54, 4,369.94 and 2,049.30 is: 3,070.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,916.54 : 4,369.94 = 2,049.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,916.54/4,369.94 = 2,049.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,916.54x = 4,369.94 × 2,049.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,916.54x = 8,955,318.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,955,318.04/2,916.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,070.53

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