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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,940.04, 4,413.06 and 1,553.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,940.04, 4,413.06 and 1,553.12 is: 2,331.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,940.04 : 4,413.06 = 1,553.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,940.04/4,413.06 = 1,553.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,940.04x = 4,413.06 × 1,553.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,940.04x = 6,853,989.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,853,989.68/2,940.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,331.26

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