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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,273.82, 4,905.00 and 2,230.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,273.82, 4,905.00 and 2,230.44 is: 3,341.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,273.82 : 4,905.00 = 2,230.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,273.82/4,905.00 = 2,230.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,273.82x = 4,905.00 × 2,230.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,273.82x = 10,940,304.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,940,304.30/3,273.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,341.75

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