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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966.00, 4,449.02 and 1,117.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966.00, 4,449.02 and 1,117.53 is: 1,676.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966.00 : 4,449.02 = 1,117.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966.00/4,449.02 = 1,117.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966.00x = 4,449.02 × 1,117.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966.00x = 4,971,907.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,971,907.73/2,966.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,676.30

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