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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,975.64, 4,464.90 and 1,333.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,975.64, 4,464.90 and 1,333.32 is: 2,000.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,975.64 : 4,464.90 = 1,333.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,975.64/4,464.90 = 1,333.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,975.64x = 4,464.90 × 1,333.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,975.64x = 5,953,140.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,953,140.47/2,975.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,000.63

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