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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,952.76, 4,073.55 and 1,890.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,952.76, 4,073.55 and 1,890.29 is: 2,607.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,952.76 : 4,073.55 = 1,890.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,952.76/4,073.55 = 1,890.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,952.76x = 4,073.55 × 1,890.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,952.76x = 7,700,190.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,700,190.83/2,952.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,607.79

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