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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,918.62, 4,369.47 and 2,269.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,918.62, 4,369.47 and 2,269.90 is: 3,398.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,918.62 : 4,369.47 = 2,269.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,918.62/4,369.47 = 2,269.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,918.62x = 4,369.47 × 2,269.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,918.62x = 9,918,259.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,918,259.95/2,918.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,398.27

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