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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,941.34, 4,407.87 and 2,322.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,941.34, 4,407.87 and 2,322.32 is: 3,480.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,941.34 : 4,407.87 = 2,322.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,941.34/4,407.87 = 2,322.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,941.34x = 4,407.87 × 2,322.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,941.34x = 10,236,484.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,236,484.66/2,941.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,480.21

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