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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,975.93, 4,465.95 and 1,334.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,975.93, 4,465.95 and 1,334.31 is: 2,002.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,975.93 : 4,465.95 = 1,334.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,975.93/4,465.95 = 1,334.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,975.93x = 4,465.95 × 1,334.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,975.93x = 5,958,979.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,958,979.55/2,975.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,002.39

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