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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,347.92, 4,619.58 and 2,088.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,347.92, 4,619.58 and 2,088.77 is: 2,882.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,347.92 : 4,619.58 = 2,088.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,347.92/4,619.58 = 2,088.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,347.92x = 4,619.58 × 2,088.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,347.92x = 9,649,240.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,649,240.12/3,347.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,882.16

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