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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,935.00, 4,391.46 and 2,059.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,935.00, 4,391.46 and 2,059.21 is: 3,081.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,935.00 : 4,391.46 = 2,059.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,935.00/4,391.46 = 2,059.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,935.00x = 4,391.46 × 2,059.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,935.00x = 9,042,943.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,042,943.84/2,935.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,081.07

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