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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,994.03, 4,490.44 and 802.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,994.03, 4,490.44 and 802.78 is: 1,204.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,994.03 : 4,490.44 = 802.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,994.03/4,490.44 = 802.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,994.03x = 4,490.44 × 802.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,994.03x = 3,604,822.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,604,822.19/2,994.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.00

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