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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,791.04, 5,688.32 and 2,034.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,791.04, 5,688.32 and 2,034.88 is: 3,053.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,791.04 : 5,688.32 = 2,034.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,791.04/5,688.32 = 2,034.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,791.04x = 5,688.32 × 2,034.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,791.04x = 11,575,048.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,575,048.60/3,791.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,053.26

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