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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,411.78, 4,708.44 and 1,919.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,411.78, 4,708.44 and 1,919.76 is: 2,649.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,411.78 : 4,708.44 = 1,919.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,411.78/4,708.44 = 1,919.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,411.78x = 4,708.44 × 1,919.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,411.78x = 9,039,074.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,039,074.77/3,411.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,649.37

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