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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,964.60, 4,443.66 and 2,096.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,964.60, 4,443.66 and 2,096.28 is: 3,142.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,964.60 : 4,443.66 = 2,096.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,964.60/4,443.66 = 2,096.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,964.60x = 4,443.66 × 2,096.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,964.60x = 9,315,155.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,315,155.58/2,964.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,142.13

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