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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,962.03, 4,442.14 and 1,230.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,962.03, 4,442.14 and 1,230.25 is: 1,845.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,962.03 : 4,442.14 = 1,230.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,962.03/4,442.14 = 1,230.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,962.03x = 4,442.14 × 1,230.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,962.03x = 5,464,942.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,464,942.74/2,962.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,845.00

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