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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,958.54, 4,432.28 and 2,654.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,958.54, 4,432.28 and 2,654.25 is: 3,976.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,958.54 : 4,432.28 = 2,654.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,958.54/4,432.28 = 2,654.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,958.54x = 4,432.28 × 2,654.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,958.54x = 11,764,365.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,764,365.92/2,958.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,976.41

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