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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,675.04, 4,014.08 and 1,442.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,675.04, 4,014.08 and 1,442.42 is: 2,164.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,675.04 : 4,014.08 = 1,442.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,675.04/4,014.08 = 1,442.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,675.04x = 4,014.08 × 1,442.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,675.04x = 5,789,961.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,789,961.99/2,675.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,164.44

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