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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,296.73, 4,944.58 and 1,105.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,296.73, 4,944.58 and 1,105.48 is: 1,658.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,296.73 : 4,944.58 = 1,105.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,296.73/4,944.58 = 1,105.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,296.73x = 4,944.58 × 1,105.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,296.73x = 5,466,137.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,466,137.72/3,296.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,658.05

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