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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,285.90, 4,927.95 and 1,338.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,285.90, 4,927.95 and 1,338.30 is: 2,007.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,285.90 : 4,927.95 = 1,338.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,285.90/4,927.95 = 1,338.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,285.90x = 4,927.95 × 1,338.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,285.90x = 6,595,075.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,595,075.49/3,285.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,007.08

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