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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,290.96, 4,934.84 and 2,056.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,290.96, 4,934.84 and 2,056.48 is: 3,083.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,290.96 : 4,934.84 = 2,056.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,290.96/4,934.84 = 2,056.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,290.96x = 4,934.84 × 2,056.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,290.96x = 10,148,399.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,148,399.76/3,290.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,083.72

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