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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,932.92, 4,396.70 and 1,083.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,932.92, 4,396.70 and 1,083.60 is: 1,624.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,932.92 : 4,396.70 = 1,083.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,932.92/4,396.70 = 1,083.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,932.92x = 4,396.70 × 1,083.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,932.92x = 4,764,264.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,764,264.12/2,932.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,624.41

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