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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,299.94, 4,949.89 and 1,352.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,299.94, 4,949.89 and 1,352.14 is: 2,028.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,299.94 : 4,949.89 = 1,352.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,299.94/4,949.89 = 1,352.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,299.94x = 4,949.89 × 1,352.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,299.94x = 6,692,944.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,692,944.26/3,299.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,028.20

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