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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,269.82, 4,899.93 and 2,033.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,269.82, 4,899.93 and 2,033.49 is: 3,047.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,269.82 : 4,899.93 = 2,033.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,269.82/4,899.93 = 2,033.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,269.82x = 4,899.93 × 2,033.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,269.82x = 9,963,958.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,963,958.66/3,269.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,047.25

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