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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,993.92, 4,488.12 and 2,747.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,993.92, 4,488.12 and 2,747.92 is: 4,119.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,993.92 : 4,488.12 = 2,747.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,993.92/4,488.12 = 2,747.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,993.92x = 4,488.12 × 2,747.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,993.92x = 12,332,994.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,332,994.71/2,993.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,119.35

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