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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,340.92, 5,009.64 and 1,954.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,340.92, 5,009.64 and 1,954.56 is: 2,930.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,340.92 : 5,009.64 = 1,954.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,340.92/5,009.64 = 1,954.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,340.92x = 5,009.64 × 1,954.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,340.92x = 9,791,641.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,791,641.96/3,340.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,930.82

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