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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,932.90, 4,410.15 and 2,457.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,932.90, 4,410.15 and 2,457.70 is: 3,695.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,932.90 : 4,410.15 = 2,457.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,932.90/4,410.15 = 2,457.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,932.90x = 4,410.15 × 2,457.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,932.90x = 10,838,825.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,838,825.66/2,932.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,695.60

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