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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966.67, 4,450.01 and 1,018.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966.67, 4,450.01 and 1,018.89 is: 1,528.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966.67 : 4,450.01 = 1,018.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966.67/4,450.01 = 1,018.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966.67x = 4,450.01 × 1,018.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966.67x = 4,534,065.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,534,065.59/2,966.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,528.34

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