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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,299.83, 4,950.57 and 2,327.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,299.83, 4,950.57 and 2,327.83 is: 3,492.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,299.83 : 4,950.57 = 2,327.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,299.83/4,950.57 = 2,327.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,299.83x = 4,950.57 × 2,327.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,299.83x = 11,524,085.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,524,085.36/3,299.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,492.33

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