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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,391.76, 4,679.82 and 1,899.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,391.76, 4,679.82 and 1,899.54 is: 2,620.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,391.76 : 4,679.82 = 1,899.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,391.76/4,679.82 = 1,899.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,391.76x = 4,679.82 × 1,899.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,391.76x = 8,889,505.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,889,505.28/3,391.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,620.92

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