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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,375.68, 5,061.89 and 1,914.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,375.68, 5,061.89 and 1,914.44 is: 2,870.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,375.68 : 5,061.89 = 1,914.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,375.68/5,061.89 = 1,914.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,375.68x = 5,061.89 × 1,914.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,375.68x = 9,690,684.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,690,684.69/3,375.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,870.74

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