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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,373.92, 5,047.92 and 1,913.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,373.92, 5,047.92 and 1,913.76 is: 2,863.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,373.92 : 5,047.92 = 1,913.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,373.92/5,047.92 = 1,913.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,373.92x = 5,047.92 × 1,913.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,373.92x = 9,660,507.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,660,507.38/3,373.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,863.29

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