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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,404.97, 4,698.74 and 1,912.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,404.97, 4,698.74 and 1,912.95 is: 2,639.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,404.97 : 4,698.74 = 1,912.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,404.97/4,698.74 = 1,912.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,404.97x = 4,698.74 × 1,912.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,404.97x = 8,988,454.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,988,454.68/3,404.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,639.80

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