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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,954.79, 4,432.19 and 2,027.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,954.79, 4,432.19 and 2,027.54 is: 3,041.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,954.79 : 4,432.19 = 2,027.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,954.79/4,432.19 = 2,027.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,954.79x = 4,432.19 × 2,027.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,954.79x = 8,986,410.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,986,410.21/2,954.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,041.30

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