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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,946.11, 4,419.15 and 754.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,946.11, 4,419.15 and 754.84 is: 1,132.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,946.11 : 4,419.15 = 754.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,946.11/4,419.15 = 754.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,946.11x = 4,419.15 × 754.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,946.11x = 3,335,729.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,335,729.09/2,946.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.25

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