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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,405.92, 4,699.62 and 1,913.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,405.92, 4,699.62 and 1,913.49 is: 2,640.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,405.92 : 4,699.62 = 1,913.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,405.92/4,699.62 = 1,913.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,405.92x = 4,699.62 × 1,913.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,405.92x = 8,992,675.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,992,675.87/3,405.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,640.31

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