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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,932.76, 4,046.83 and 2,336.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,932.76, 4,046.83 and 2,336.76 is: 3,224.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,932.76 : 4,046.83 = 2,336.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,932.76/4,046.83 = 2,336.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,932.76x = 4,046.83 × 2,336.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,932.76x = 9,456,470.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,456,470.47/2,932.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,224.43

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