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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,932.97, 4,400.76 and 1,083.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,932.97, 4,400.76 and 1,083.65 is: 1,625.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,932.97 : 4,400.76 = 1,083.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,932.97/4,400.76 = 1,083.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,932.97x = 4,400.76 × 1,083.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,932.97x = 4,768,883.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,768,883.57/2,932.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,625.96

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