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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,957.97, 4,437.56 and 1,109.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,957.97, 4,437.56 and 1,109.08 is: 1,663.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,957.97 : 4,437.56 = 1,109.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,957.97/4,437.56 = 1,109.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,957.97x = 4,437.56 × 1,109.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,957.97x = 4,921,600.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,921,600.72/2,957.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,663.84

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