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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,293.65, 4,941.84 and 1,443.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,293.65, 4,941.84 and 1,443.81 is: 2,166.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,293.65 : 4,941.84 = 1,443.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,293.65/4,941.84 = 1,443.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,293.65x = 4,941.84 × 1,443.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,293.65x = 7,135,078.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,135,078.01/3,293.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,166.31

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