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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,930.76, 4,394.52 and 1,286.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,930.76, 4,394.52 and 1,286.28 is: 1,928.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,930.76 : 4,394.52 = 1,286.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,930.76/4,394.52 = 1,286.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,930.76x = 4,394.52 × 1,286.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,930.76x = 5,652,583.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,652,583.19/2,930.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,928.71

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