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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,918.92, 4,385.96 and 2,195.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,918.92, 4,385.96 and 2,195.32 is: 3,298.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,918.92 : 4,385.96 = 2,195.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,918.92/4,385.96 = 2,195.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,918.92x = 4,385.96 × 2,195.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,918.92x = 9,628,585.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,628,585.71/2,918.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,298.68

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