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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,994.93, 4,502.53 and 2,414.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,994.93, 4,502.53 and 2,414.01 is: 3,629.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,994.93 : 4,502.53 = 2,414.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,994.93/4,502.53 = 2,414.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,994.93x = 4,502.53 × 2,414.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,994.93x = 10,869,127.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,869,127.57/2,994.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,629.18

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