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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,264.66, 4,899.57 and 1,705.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,264.66, 4,899.57 and 1,705.11 is: 2,559.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,264.66 : 4,899.57 = 1,705.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,264.66/4,899.57 = 1,705.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,264.66x = 4,899.57 × 1,705.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,264.66x = 8,354,305.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,354,305.80/3,264.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,559.01

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