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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,266.80, 4,899.48 and 2,093.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,266.80, 4,899.48 and 2,093.28 is: 3,139.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,266.80 : 4,899.48 = 2,093.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,266.80/4,899.48 = 2,093.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,266.80x = 4,899.48 × 2,093.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,266.80x = 10,255,983.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,255,983.49/3,266.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,139.46

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