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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,918.07, 4,376.00 and 943.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,918.07, 4,376.00 and 943.08 is: 1,414.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,918.07 : 4,376.00 = 943.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,918.07/4,376.00 = 943.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,918.07x = 4,376.00 × 943.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,918.07x = 4,126,913.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,126,913.36/2,918.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.26

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