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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,344.94, 5,993.80 and 2,748.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,344.94, 5,993.80 and 2,748.89 is: 3,792.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,344.94 : 5,993.80 = 2,748.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,344.94/5,993.80 = 2,748.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,344.94x = 5,993.80 × 2,748.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,344.94x = 16,476,320.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,476,320.46/4,344.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,792.07

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