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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,299.09, 4,944.40 and 1,348.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,299.09, 4,944.40 and 1,348.97 is: 2,021.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,299.09 : 4,944.40 = 1,348.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,299.09/4,944.40 = 1,348.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,299.09x = 4,944.40 × 1,348.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,299.09x = 6,669,854.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,669,854.57/3,299.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,021.73

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