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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,964.74, 4,437.46 and 2,184.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,964.74, 4,437.46 and 2,184.43 is: 3,269.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,964.74 : 4,437.46 = 2,184.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,964.74/4,437.46 = 2,184.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,964.74x = 4,437.46 × 2,184.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,964.74x = 9,693,329.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,693,329.03/2,964.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,269.53

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