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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,069.92, 4,603.76 and 2,029.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,069.92, 4,603.76 and 2,029.28 is: 3,043.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,069.92 : 4,603.76 = 2,029.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,069.92/4,603.76 = 2,029.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,069.92x = 4,603.76 × 2,029.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,069.92x = 9,342,318.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,342,318.09/3,069.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,043.18

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