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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,283.98, 4,927.13 and 2,049.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,283.98, 4,927.13 and 2,049.96 is: 3,075.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,283.98 : 4,927.13 = 2,049.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,283.98/4,927.13 = 2,049.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,283.98x = 4,927.13 × 2,049.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,283.98x = 10,100,407.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,100,407.61/3,283.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,075.66

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