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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,410.74, 4,706.67 and 1,918.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,410.74, 4,706.67 and 1,918.63 is: 2,647.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,410.74 : 4,706.67 = 1,918.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,410.74/4,706.67 = 1,918.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,410.74x = 4,706.67 × 1,918.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,410.74x = 9,030,358.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,030,358.26/3,410.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,647.62

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