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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,296.13, 4,946.90 and 1,348.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,296.13, 4,946.90 and 1,348.35 is: 2,023.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,296.13 : 4,946.90 = 1,348.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,296.13/4,946.90 = 1,348.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,296.13x = 4,946.90 × 1,348.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,296.13x = 6,670,145.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,670,145.87/3,296.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,023.63

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