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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,392.84, 5,078.46 and 2,926.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,392.84, 5,078.46 and 2,926.28 is: 4,380.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,392.84 : 5,078.46 = 2,926.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,392.84/5,078.46 = 2,926.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,392.84x = 5,078.46 × 2,926.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,392.84x = 14,860,995.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,860,995.93/3,392.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,380.11

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