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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,296.93, 4,946.43 and 2,062.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,296.93, 4,946.43 and 2,062.64 is: 3,094.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,296.93 : 4,946.43 = 2,062.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,296.93/4,946.43 = 2,062.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,296.93x = 4,946.43 × 2,062.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,296.93x = 10,202,704.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,202,704.38/3,296.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,094.61

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