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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,975.73, 4,457.07 and 2,454.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,975.73, 4,457.07 and 2,454.54 is: 3,676.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,975.73 : 4,457.07 = 2,454.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,975.73/4,457.07 = 2,454.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,975.73x = 4,457.07 × 2,454.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,975.73x = 10,940,056.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,940,056.60/2,975.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,676.43

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