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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966.55, 4,445.54 and 2,260.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966.55, 4,445.54 and 2,260.73 is: 3,387.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966.55 : 4,445.54 = 2,260.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966.55/4,445.54 = 2,260.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966.55x = 4,445.54 × 2,260.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966.55x = 10,050,165.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,050,165.64/2,966.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,387.83

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