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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,990.93, 4,485.98 and 1,347.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,990.93, 4,485.98 and 1,347.44 is: 2,020.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,990.93 : 4,485.98 = 1,347.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,990.93/4,485.98 = 1,347.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,990.93x = 4,485.98 × 1,347.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,990.93x = 6,044,569.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,044,569.83/2,990.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,020.97

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