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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,944.76, 4,409.46 and 2,023.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,944.76, 4,409.46 and 2,023.16 is: 3,029.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,944.76 : 4,409.46 = 2,023.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,944.76/4,409.46 = 2,023.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,944.76x = 4,409.46 × 2,023.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,944.76x = 8,921,043.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,921,043.09/2,944.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,029.46

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