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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,295.66, 4,943.13 and 1,651.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,295.66, 4,943.13 and 1,651.90 is: 2,477.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,295.66 : 4,943.13 = 1,651.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,295.66/4,943.13 = 1,651.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,295.66x = 4,943.13 × 1,651.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,295.66x = 8,165,556.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,165,556.45/3,295.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,477.67

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