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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,266.64, 4,899.97 and 2,297.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,266.64, 4,899.97 and 2,297.08 is: 3,445.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,266.64 : 4,899.97 = 2,297.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,266.64/4,899.97 = 2,297.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,266.64x = 4,899.97 × 2,297.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,266.64x = 11,255,623.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,255,623.09/3,266.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,445.63

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