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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,259.81, 4,890.00 and 919.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,259.81, 4,890.00 and 919.83 is: 1,379.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,259.81 : 4,890.00 = 919.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,259.81/4,890.00 = 919.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,259.81x = 4,890.00 × 919.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,259.81x = 4,497,990.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,497,990.49/3,259.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,379.83

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