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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,948.00, 4,068.43 and 2,063.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,948.00, 4,068.43 and 2,063.48 is: 2,847.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,948.00 : 4,068.43 = 2,063.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,948.00/4,068.43 = 2,063.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,948.00x = 4,068.43 × 2,063.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,948.00x = 8,395,098.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,395,098.44/2,948.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,847.73

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