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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,936.77, 4,407.59 and 2,203.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,936.77, 4,407.59 and 2,203.99 is: 3,307.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,936.77 : 4,407.59 = 2,203.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,936.77/4,407.59 = 2,203.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,936.77x = 4,407.59 × 2,203.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,936.77x = 9,714,273.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,714,273.26/2,936.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,307.81

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