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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,297.56, 4,947.35 and 1,349.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,297.56, 4,947.35 and 1,349.91 is: 2,025.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,297.56 : 4,947.35 = 1,349.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,297.56/4,947.35 = 1,349.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,297.56x = 4,947.35 × 1,349.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,297.56x = 6,678,470.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,678,470.49/3,297.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,025.28

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