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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,962.93, 4,443.79 and 1,114.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,962.93, 4,443.79 and 1,114.00 is: 1,670.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,962.93 : 4,443.79 = 1,114.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,962.93/4,443.79 = 1,114.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,962.93x = 4,443.79 × 1,114.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,962.93x = 4,950,392.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,950,392.12/2,962.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,670.78

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