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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,934.36, 4,404.51 and 2,589.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,934.36, 4,404.51 and 2,589.93 is: 3,887.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,934.36 : 4,404.51 = 2,589.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,934.36/4,404.51 = 2,589.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,934.36x = 4,404.51 × 2,589.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,934.36x = 11,407,372.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,407,372.58/2,934.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,887.52

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