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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,044.63, 4,566.95 and 736.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,044.63, 4,566.95 and 736.13 is: 1,104.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,044.63 : 4,566.95 = 736.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,044.63/4,566.95 = 736.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,044.63x = 4,566.95 × 736.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,044.63x = 3,361,842.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,361,842.39/3,044.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.19

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