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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,202.54, 4,798.41 and 2,029.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,202.54, 4,798.41 and 2,029.66 is: 3,041.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,202.54 : 4,798.41 = 2,029.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,202.54/4,798.41 = 2,029.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,202.54x = 4,798.41 × 2,029.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,202.54x = 9,739,140.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,739,140.84/3,202.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,041.07

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