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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,427.97, 4,730.35 and 1,935.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,427.97, 4,730.35 and 1,935.59 is: 2,670.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,427.97 : 4,730.35 = 1,935.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,427.97/4,730.35 = 1,935.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,427.97x = 4,730.35 × 1,935.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,427.97x = 9,156,007.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,156,007.40/3,427.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,670.97

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