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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,297.02, 4,941.81 and 1,348.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,297.02, 4,941.81 and 1,348.16 is: 2,020.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,297.02 : 4,941.81 = 1,348.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,297.02/4,941.81 = 1,348.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,297.02x = 4,941.81 × 1,348.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,297.02x = 6,662,350.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,662,350.57/3,297.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,020.72

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