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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,408.23, 5,105.93 and 1,942.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,408.23, 5,105.93 and 1,942.94 is: 2,910.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,408.23 : 5,105.93 = 1,942.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,408.23/5,105.93 = 1,942.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,408.23x = 5,105.93 × 1,942.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,408.23x = 9,920,480.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,920,480.39/3,408.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,910.75

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