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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,923.95, 4,386.65 and 2,059.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,923.95, 4,386.65 and 2,059.95 is: 3,090.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,923.95 : 4,386.65 = 2,059.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,923.95/4,386.65 = 2,059.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,923.95x = 4,386.65 × 2,059.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,923.95x = 9,036,269.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,036,269.37/2,923.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,090.43

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