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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,005.55, 4,510.64 and 1,965.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,005.55, 4,510.64 and 1,965.27 is: 2,949.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,005.55 : 4,510.64 = 1,965.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,005.55/4,510.64 = 1,965.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,005.55x = 4,510.64 × 1,965.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,005.55x = 8,864,607.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,864,607.83/3,005.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,949.42

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