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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,976.84, 4,465.80 and 1,030.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,976.84, 4,465.80 and 1,030.32 is: 1,545.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,976.84 : 4,465.80 = 1,030.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,976.84/4,465.80 = 1,030.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,976.84x = 4,465.80 × 1,030.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,976.84x = 4,601,203.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,601,203.06/2,976.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.67

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