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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,285.93, 4,928.91 and 1,338.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,285.93, 4,928.91 and 1,338.15 is: 2,007.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,285.93 : 4,928.91 = 1,338.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,285.93/4,928.91 = 1,338.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,285.93x = 4,928.91 × 1,338.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,285.93x = 6,595,620.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,595,620.92/3,285.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,007.23

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