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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,982.33, 4,473.51 and 1,034.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,982.33, 4,473.51 and 1,034.07 is: 1,551.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,982.33 : 4,473.51 = 1,034.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,982.33/4,473.51 = 1,034.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,982.33x = 4,473.51 × 1,034.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,982.33x = 4,625,922.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,625,922.49/2,982.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.11

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