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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,928.99, 4,390.40 and 2,004.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,928.99, 4,390.40 and 2,004.30 is: 3,004.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,928.99 : 4,390.40 = 2,004.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,928.99/4,390.40 = 2,004.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,928.99x = 4,390.40 × 2,004.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,928.99x = 8,799,668.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,799,668.70/2,928.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,004.34

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