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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,932.59, 4,395.06 and 2,236.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,932.59, 4,395.06 and 2,236.71 is: 3,352.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,932.59 : 4,395.06 = 2,236.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,932.59/4,395.06 = 2,236.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,932.59x = 4,395.06 × 2,236.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,932.59x = 9,830,474.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,830,474.65/2,932.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,352.15

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