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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,964.89, 4,446.09 and 1,114.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,964.89, 4,446.09 and 1,114.71 is: 1,671.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,964.89 : 4,446.09 = 1,114.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,964.89/4,446.09 = 1,114.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,964.89x = 4,446.09 × 1,114.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,964.89x = 4,956,100.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,956,100.98/2,964.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,671.60

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