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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,295.18, 4,944.60 and 1,347.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,295.18, 4,944.60 and 1,347.24 is: 2,021.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,295.18 : 4,944.60 = 1,347.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,295.18/4,944.60 = 1,347.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,295.18x = 4,944.60 × 1,347.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,295.18x = 6,661,562.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,661,562.90/3,295.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,021.61

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