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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,928.53, 4,392.53 and 1,079.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,928.53, 4,392.53 and 1,079.91 is: 1,619.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,928.53 : 4,392.53 = 1,079.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,928.53/4,392.53 = 1,079.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,928.53x = 4,392.53 × 1,079.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,928.53x = 4,743,523.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,743,523.37/2,928.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,619.76

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