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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,419.36, 4,718.64 and 1,927.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,419.36, 4,718.64 and 1,927.28 is: 2,659.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,419.36 : 4,718.64 = 1,927.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,419.36/4,718.64 = 1,927.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,419.36x = 4,718.64 × 1,927.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,419.36x = 9,094,140.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,094,140.50/3,419.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,659.60

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