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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,996.07, 4,497.12 and 2,068.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,996.07, 4,497.12 and 2,068.41 is: 3,104.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,996.07 : 4,497.12 = 2,068.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,996.07/4,497.12 = 2,068.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,996.07x = 4,497.12 × 2,068.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,996.07x = 9,301,887.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,301,887.98/2,996.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,104.70

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