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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,314.95, 4,970.80 and 1,928.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,314.95, 4,970.80 and 1,928.77 is: 2,892.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,314.95 : 4,970.80 = 1,928.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,314.95/4,970.80 = 1,928.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,314.95x = 4,970.80 × 1,928.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,314.95x = 9,587,529.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,587,529.92/3,314.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,892.21

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