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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,934.92, 4,396.71 and 2,008.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,934.92, 4,396.71 and 2,008.28 is: 3,008.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,934.92 : 4,396.71 = 2,008.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,934.92/4,396.71 = 2,008.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,934.92x = 4,396.71 × 2,008.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,934.92x = 8,829,824.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,829,824.76/2,934.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,008.54

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