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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,934.60, 4,401.88 and 2,475.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,934.60, 4,401.88 and 2,475.32 is: 3,712.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,934.60 : 4,401.88 = 2,475.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,934.60/4,401.88 = 2,475.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,934.60x = 4,401.88 × 2,475.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,934.60x = 10,896,061.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,896,061.60/2,934.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,712.96

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