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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,295.37, 4,943.97 and 1,348.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,295.37, 4,943.97 and 1,348.94 is: 2,023.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,295.37 : 4,943.97 = 1,348.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,295.37/4,943.97 = 1,348.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,295.37x = 4,943.97 × 1,348.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,295.37x = 6,669,131.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,669,131.25/3,295.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,023.79

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