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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,294.63, 4,941.94 and 1,346.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,294.63, 4,941.94 and 1,346.83 is: 2,020.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,294.63 : 4,941.94 = 1,346.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,294.63/4,941.94 = 1,346.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,294.63x = 4,941.94 × 1,346.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,294.63x = 6,655,942.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,655,942.38/3,294.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,020.24

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