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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,292.75, 4,941.41 and 1,444.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,292.75, 4,941.41 and 1,444.43 is: 2,167.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,292.75 : 4,941.41 = 1,444.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,292.75/4,941.41 = 1,444.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,292.75x = 4,941.41 × 1,444.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,292.75x = 7,137,525.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,137,525.98/3,292.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,167.65

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