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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,456.94, 4,770.80 and 1,964.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,456.94, 4,770.80 and 1,964.29 is: 2,710.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,456.94 : 4,770.80 = 1,964.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,456.94/4,770.80 = 1,964.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,456.94x = 4,770.80 × 1,964.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,456.94x = 9,371,234.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,371,234.73/3,456.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,710.85

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