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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,961.36, 4,442.13 and 2,269.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,961.36, 4,442.13 and 2,269.29 is: 3,404.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,961.36 : 4,442.13 = 2,269.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,961.36/4,442.13 = 2,269.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,961.36x = 4,442.13 × 2,269.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,961.36x = 10,080,481.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,080,481.19/2,961.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,404.00

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