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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,944.56, 4,412.72 and 2,213.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,944.56, 4,412.72 and 2,213.28 is: 3,316.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,944.56 : 4,412.72 = 2,213.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,944.56/4,412.72 = 2,213.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,944.56x = 4,412.72 × 2,213.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,944.56x = 9,766,584.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,766,584.92/2,944.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,316.82

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