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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,975.95, 4,463.97 and 1,127.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,975.95, 4,463.97 and 1,127.94 is: 1,691.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,975.95 : 4,463.97 = 1,127.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,975.95/4,463.97 = 1,127.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,975.95x = 4,463.97 × 1,127.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,975.95x = 5,035,090.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,035,090.32/2,975.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,691.93

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