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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,599.55, 4,963.28 and 2,934.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,599.55, 4,963.28 and 2,934.33 is: 4,046.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,599.55 : 4,963.28 = 2,934.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,599.55/4,963.28 = 2,934.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,599.55x = 4,963.28 × 2,934.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,599.55x = 14,563,886.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,563,886.73/3,599.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,046.03

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