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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,919.40, 4,376.22 and 2,262.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,919.40, 4,376.22 and 2,262.76 is: 3,391.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,919.40 : 4,376.22 = 2,262.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,919.40/4,376.22 = 2,262.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,919.40x = 4,376.22 × 2,262.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,919.40x = 9,902,335.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,902,335.57/2,919.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,391.91

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