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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,929.76, 4,389.78 and 2,411.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,929.76, 4,389.78 and 2,411.36 is: 3,613.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,929.76 : 4,389.78 = 2,411.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,929.76/4,389.78 = 2,411.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,929.76x = 4,389.78 × 2,411.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,929.76x = 10,585,339.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,585,339.90/2,929.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,613.04

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