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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,644.02, 3,966.12 and 1,001.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,644.02, 3,966.12 and 1,001.34 is: 1,502.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,644.02 : 3,966.12 = 1,001.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,644.02/3,966.12 = 1,001.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,644.02x = 3,966.12 × 1,001.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,644.02x = 3,971,434.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,971,434.60/2,644.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,502.04

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