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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,420.93, 4,720.91 and 1,928.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,420.93, 4,720.91 and 1,928.70 is: 2,661.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,420.93 : 4,720.91 = 1,928.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,420.93/4,720.91 = 1,928.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,420.93x = 4,720.91 × 1,928.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,420.93x = 9,105,209.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,105,209.47/3,420.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,661.62

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