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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,923.92, 4,384.80 and 2,464.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,923.92, 4,384.80 and 2,464.92 is: 3,696.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,923.92 : 4,384.80 = 2,464.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,923.92/4,384.80 = 2,464.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,923.92x = 4,384.80 × 2,464.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,923.92x = 10,808,181.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,808,181.22/2,923.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,696.47

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