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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,444.63, 5,154.60 and 2,983.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,444.63, 5,154.60 and 2,983.98 is: 4,465.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,444.63 : 5,154.60 = 2,983.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,444.63/5,154.60 = 2,983.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,444.63x = 5,154.60 × 2,983.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,444.63x = 15,381,223.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,381,223.31/3,444.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,465.28

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