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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,285.28, 4,932.84 and 2,060.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,285.28, 4,932.84 and 2,060.44 is: 3,093.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,285.28 : 4,932.84 = 2,060.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,285.28/4,932.84 = 2,060.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,285.28x = 4,932.84 × 2,060.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,285.28x = 10,163,820.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,163,820.85/3,285.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,093.75

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