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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,965.80, 4,448.70 and 2,807.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,965.80, 4,448.70 and 2,807.40 is: 4,211.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,965.80 : 4,448.70 = 2,807.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,965.80/4,448.70 = 2,807.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,965.80x = 4,448.70 × 2,807.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,965.80x = 12,489,280.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,489,280.38/2,965.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,211.10

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