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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,955.04, 4,073.48 and 2,430.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,955.04, 4,073.48 and 2,430.16 is: 3,349.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,955.04 : 4,073.48 = 2,430.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,955.04/4,073.48 = 2,430.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,955.04x = 4,073.48 × 2,430.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,955.04x = 9,899,208.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,899,208.16/2,955.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,349.94

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