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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,295.22, 4,944.65 and 1,348.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,295.22, 4,944.65 and 1,348.79 is: 2,023.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,295.22 : 4,944.65 = 1,348.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,295.22/4,944.65 = 1,348.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,295.22x = 4,944.65 × 1,348.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,295.22x = 6,669,263.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,669,263.01/3,295.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,023.92

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