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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,220.06, 4,824.90 and 2,394.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,220.06, 4,824.90 and 2,394.16 is: 3,587.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,220.06 : 4,824.90 = 2,394.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,220.06/4,824.90 = 2,394.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,220.06x = 4,824.90 × 2,394.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,220.06x = 11,551,582.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,551,582.58/3,220.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,587.38

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