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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,297.52, 4,942.56 and 1,348.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,297.52, 4,942.56 and 1,348.66 is: 2,021.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,297.52 : 4,942.56 = 1,348.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,297.52/4,942.56 = 1,348.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,297.52x = 4,942.56 × 1,348.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,297.52x = 6,665,832.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,665,832.97/3,297.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,021.47

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