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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,980.53, 4,470.93 and 1,032.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,980.53, 4,470.93 and 1,032.75 is: 1,549.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,980.53 : 4,470.93 = 1,032.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,980.53/4,470.93 = 1,032.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,980.53x = 4,470.93 × 1,032.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,980.53x = 4,617,352.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,617,352.96/2,980.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,549.17

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