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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,197.76, 4,797.60 and 2,026.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,197.76, 4,797.60 and 2,026.44 is: 3,040.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,197.76 : 4,797.60 = 2,026.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,197.76/4,797.60 = 2,026.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,197.76x = 4,797.60 × 2,026.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,197.76x = 9,722,048.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,722,048.54/3,197.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,040.27

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