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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,954.04, 4,433.80 and 1,494.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,954.04, 4,433.80 and 1,494.22 is: 2,242.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,954.04 : 4,433.80 = 1,494.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,954.04/4,433.80 = 1,494.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,954.04x = 4,433.80 × 1,494.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,954.04x = 6,625,072.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,625,072.64/2,954.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,242.72

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