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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,964.77, 4,445.94 and 1,114.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,964.77, 4,445.94 and 1,114.90 is: 1,671.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,964.77 : 4,445.94 = 1,114.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,964.77/4,445.94 = 1,114.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,964.77x = 4,445.94 × 1,114.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,964.77x = 4,956,765.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,956,765.30/2,964.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,671.89

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