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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,297.96, 4,946.94 and 1,348.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,297.96, 4,946.94 and 1,348.83 is: 2,023.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,297.96 : 4,946.94 = 1,348.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,297.96/4,946.94 = 1,348.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,297.96x = 4,946.94 × 1,348.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,297.96x = 6,672,581.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,672,581.08/3,297.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,023.25

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