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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,944.55, 4,416.14 and 1,096.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,944.55, 4,416.14 and 1,096.54 is: 1,644.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,944.55 : 4,416.14 = 1,096.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,944.55/4,416.14 = 1,096.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,944.55x = 4,416.14 × 1,096.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,944.55x = 4,842,465.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,842,465.86/2,944.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,644.55

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