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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,994.06, 4,490.87 and 1,119.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,994.06, 4,490.87 and 1,119.59 is: 1,679.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,994.06 : 4,490.87 = 1,119.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,994.06/4,490.87 = 1,119.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,994.06x = 4,490.87 × 1,119.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,994.06x = 5,027,932.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,027,932.17/2,994.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,679.31

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