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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,209.94, 4,804.82 and 2,041.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,209.94, 4,804.82 and 2,041.26 is: 3,055.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,209.94 : 4,804.82 = 2,041.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,209.94/4,804.82 = 2,041.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,209.94x = 4,804.82 × 2,041.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,209.94x = 9,807,886.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,807,886.87/3,209.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,055.47

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