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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,995.31, 4,124.61 and 2,928.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,995.31, 4,124.61 and 2,928.93 is: 4,033.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,995.31 : 4,124.61 = 2,928.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,995.31/4,124.61 = 2,928.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,995.31x = 4,124.61 × 2,928.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,995.31x = 12,080,693.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,080,693.97/2,995.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,033.20

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