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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,148.08, 4,730.76 and 2,969.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,148.08, 4,730.76 and 2,969.16 is: 4,461.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,148.08 : 4,730.76 = 2,969.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,148.08/4,730.76 = 2,969.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,148.08x = 4,730.76 × 2,969.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,148.08x = 14,046,383.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,046,383.36/3,148.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,461.89

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