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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,447.74, 6,671.46 and 1,160.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,447.74, 6,671.46 and 1,160.82 is: 1,741.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,447.74 : 6,671.46 = 1,160.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,447.74/6,671.46 = 1,160.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,447.74x = 6,671.46 × 1,160.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,447.74x = 7,744,364.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,744,364.20/4,447.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,741.19

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