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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,273.80, 4,910.70 and 2,982.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,273.80, 4,910.70 and 2,982.20 is: 4,473.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,273.80 : 4,910.70 = 2,982.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,273.80/4,910.70 = 2,982.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,273.80x = 4,910.70 × 2,982.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,273.80x = 14,644,689.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,644,689.54/3,273.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,473.30

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