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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,930.91, 4,398.48 and 1,152.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,930.91, 4,398.48 and 1,152.23 is: 1,729.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,930.91 : 4,398.48 = 1,152.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,930.91/4,398.48 = 1,152.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,930.91x = 4,398.48 × 1,152.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,930.91x = 5,068,071.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,068,071.61/2,930.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,729.18

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