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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,963.91, 4,445.40 and 1,015.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,963.91, 4,445.40 and 1,015.66 is: 1,523.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,963.91 : 4,445.40 = 1,015.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,963.91/4,445.40 = 1,015.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,963.91x = 4,445.40 × 1,015.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,963.91x = 4,515,014.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,515,014.96/2,963.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,523.33

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