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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,962.91, 4,444.21 and 1,113.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,962.91, 4,444.21 and 1,113.89 is: 1,670.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,962.91 : 4,444.21 = 1,113.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,962.91/4,444.21 = 1,113.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,962.91x = 4,444.21 × 1,113.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,962.91x = 4,950,336.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,950,336.07/2,962.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,670.77

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