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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,265.99, 4,902.44 and 2,034.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,265.99, 4,902.44 and 2,034.26 is: 3,053.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,265.99 : 4,902.44 = 2,034.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,265.99/4,902.44 = 2,034.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,265.99x = 4,902.44 × 2,034.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,265.99x = 9,972,849.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,972,849.85/3,265.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,053.55

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