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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,299.82, 4,949.73 and 1,353.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,299.82, 4,949.73 and 1,353.39 is: 2,030.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,299.82 : 4,949.73 = 1,353.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,299.82/4,949.73 = 1,353.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,299.82x = 4,949.73 × 1,353.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,299.82x = 6,698,915.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,698,915.08/3,299.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,030.09

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