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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,296.57, 4,944.92 and 1,348.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,296.57, 4,944.92 and 1,348.38 is: 2,022.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,296.57 : 4,944.92 = 1,348.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,296.57/4,944.92 = 1,348.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,296.57x = 4,944.92 × 1,348.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,296.57x = 6,667,624.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,667,624.49/3,296.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,022.60

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