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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,964.36, 4,445.72 and 1,015.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,964.36, 4,445.72 and 1,015.90 is: 1,523.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,964.36 : 4,445.72 = 1,015.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,964.36/4,445.72 = 1,015.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,964.36x = 4,445.72 × 1,015.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,964.36x = 4,516,406.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,516,406.95/2,964.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,523.57

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