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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,297.61, 4,948.49 and 1,349.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,297.61, 4,948.49 and 1,349.87 is: 2,025.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,297.61 : 4,948.49 = 1,349.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,297.61/4,948.49 = 1,349.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,297.61x = 4,948.49 × 1,349.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,297.61x = 6,679,796.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,679,796.83/3,297.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,025.65

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