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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,298.26, 4,944.48 and 1,652.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,298.26, 4,944.48 and 1,652.46 is: 2,477.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,298.26 : 4,944.48 = 1,652.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,298.26/4,944.48 = 1,652.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,298.26x = 4,944.48 × 1,652.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,298.26x = 8,170,555.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,170,555.42/3,298.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,477.23

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