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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,396.91, 4,687.68 and 1,904.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,396.91, 4,687.68 and 1,904.83 is: 2,628.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,396.91 : 4,687.68 = 1,904.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,396.91/4,687.68 = 1,904.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,396.91x = 4,687.68 × 1,904.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,396.91x = 8,929,200.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,929,200.53/3,396.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,628.62

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