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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,296.56, 4,944.83 and 1,348.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,296.56, 4,944.83 and 1,348.76 is: 2,023.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,296.56 : 4,944.83 = 1,348.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,296.56/4,944.83 = 1,348.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,296.56x = 4,944.83 × 1,348.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,296.56x = 6,669,397.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,669,397.90/3,296.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,023.14

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