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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,296.75, 4,945.92 and 1,348.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,296.75, 4,945.92 and 1,348.96 is: 2,023.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,296.75 : 4,945.92 = 1,348.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,296.75/4,945.92 = 1,348.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,296.75x = 4,945.92 × 1,348.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,296.75x = 6,671,835.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,671,835.88/3,296.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,023.76

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