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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,968.63, 4,454.13 and 1,120.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,968.63, 4,454.13 and 1,120.26 is: 1,680.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,968.63 : 4,454.13 = 1,120.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,968.63/4,454.13 = 1,120.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,968.63x = 4,454.13 × 1,120.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,968.63x = 4,989,783.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,989,783.67/2,968.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,680.84

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