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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,926.92, 4,385.51 and 2,059.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,926.92, 4,385.51 and 2,059.41 is: 3,085.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,926.92 : 4,385.51 = 2,059.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,926.92/4,385.51 = 2,059.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,926.92x = 4,385.51 × 2,059.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,926.92x = 9,031,552.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,031,552.85/2,926.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,085.68

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