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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,964.41, 4,446.67 and 1,116.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,964.41, 4,446.67 and 1,116.40 is: 1,674.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,964.41 : 4,446.67 = 1,116.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,964.41/4,446.67 = 1,116.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,964.41x = 4,446.67 × 1,116.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,964.41x = 4,964,243.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,964,243.29/2,964.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,674.61

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