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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966.07, 4,445.13 and 2,308.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966.07, 4,445.13 and 2,308.74 is: 3,460.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966.07 : 4,445.13 = 2,308.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966.07/4,445.13 = 2,308.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966.07x = 4,445.13 × 2,308.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966.07x = 10,262,649.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,262,649.44/2,966.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,460.02

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