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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,944.63, 4,413.87 and 2,163.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,944.63, 4,413.87 and 2,163.47 is: 3,242.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,944.63 : 4,413.87 = 2,163.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,944.63/4,413.87 = 2,163.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,944.63x = 4,413.87 × 2,163.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,944.63x = 9,549,275.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,549,275.33/2,944.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,242.95

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