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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,923.83, 4,387.83 and 2,195.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,923.83, 4,387.83 and 2,195.37 is: 3,294.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,923.83 : 4,387.83 = 2,195.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,923.83/4,387.83 = 2,195.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,923.83x = 4,387.83 × 2,195.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,923.83x = 9,632,910.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,632,910.35/2,923.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,294.62

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