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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,084.71, 4,625.68 and 1,441.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,084.71, 4,625.68 and 1,441.74 is: 2,161.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,084.71 : 4,625.68 = 1,441.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,084.71/4,625.68 = 1,441.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,084.71x = 4,625.68 × 1,441.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,084.71x = 6,669,027.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,669,027.88/3,084.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,161.96

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