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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,047.74, 4,204.23 and 1,926.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,047.74, 4,204.23 and 1,926.58 is: 2,657.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,047.74 : 4,204.23 = 1,926.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,047.74/4,204.23 = 1,926.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,047.74x = 4,204.23 × 1,926.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,047.74x = 8,099,785.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,099,785.43/3,047.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,657.64

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