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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,964.03, 4,447.85 and 1,321.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,964.03, 4,447.85 and 1,321.35 is: 1,982.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,964.03 : 4,447.85 = 1,321.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,964.03/4,447.85 = 1,321.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,964.03x = 4,447.85 × 1,321.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,964.03x = 5,877,159.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,877,159.99/2,964.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,982.83

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