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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,964.62, 4,446.79 and 1,115.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,964.62, 4,446.79 and 1,115.59 is: 1,673.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,964.62 : 4,446.79 = 1,115.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,964.62/4,446.79 = 1,115.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,964.62x = 4,446.79 × 1,115.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,964.62x = 4,960,794.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,960,794.46/2,964.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,673.33

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