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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,266.94, 4,899.33 and 2,334.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,266.94, 4,899.33 and 2,334.63 is: 3,501.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,266.94 : 4,899.33 = 2,334.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,266.94/4,899.33 = 2,334.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,266.94x = 4,899.33 × 2,334.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,266.94x = 11,438,122.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,438,122.80/3,266.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,501.17

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