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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,954.76, 4,433.17 and 1,312.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,954.76, 4,433.17 and 1,312.46 is: 1,969.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,954.76 : 4,433.17 = 1,312.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,954.76/4,433.17 = 1,312.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,954.76x = 4,433.17 × 1,312.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,954.76x = 5,818,358.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,818,358.30/2,954.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,969.15

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