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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,297.28, 4,945.96 and 1,348.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,297.28, 4,945.96 and 1,348.12 is: 2,022.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,297.28 : 4,945.96 = 1,348.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,297.28/4,945.96 = 1,348.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,297.28x = 4,945.96 × 1,348.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,297.28x = 6,667,747.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,667,747.60/3,297.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,022.20

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