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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,969.92, 4,456.64 and 2,819.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,969.92, 4,456.64 and 2,819.84 is: 4,231.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,969.92 : 4,456.64 = 2,819.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,969.92/4,456.64 = 2,819.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,969.92x = 4,456.64 × 2,819.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,969.92x = 12,567,011.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,567,011.74/2,969.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,231.43

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