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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,930.31, 4,390.83 and 2,379.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,930.31, 4,390.83 and 2,379.83 is: 3,565.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,930.31 : 4,390.83 = 2,379.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,930.31/4,390.83 = 2,379.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,930.31x = 4,390.83 × 2,379.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,930.31x = 10,449,407.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,449,407.00/2,930.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,565.97

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