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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,295.42, 4,943.53 and 1,347.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,295.42, 4,943.53 and 1,347.37 is: 2,021.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,295.42 : 4,943.53 = 1,347.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,295.42/4,943.53 = 1,347.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,295.42x = 4,943.53 × 1,347.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,295.42x = 6,660,753.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,660,753.34/3,295.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,021.22

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