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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,034.93, 5,565.12 and 2,919.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,034.93, 5,565.12 and 2,919.56 is: 4,026.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,034.93 : 5,565.12 = 2,919.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,034.93/5,565.12 = 2,919.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,034.93x = 5,565.12 × 2,919.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,034.93x = 16,247,701.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,247,701.75/4,034.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,026.76

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