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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,932.68, 4,399.83 and 2,610.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,932.68, 4,399.83 and 2,610.30 is: 3,916.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,932.68 : 4,399.83 = 2,610.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,932.68/4,399.83 = 2,610.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,932.68x = 4,399.83 × 2,610.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,932.68x = 11,484,876.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,484,876.25/2,932.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,916.17

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