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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,300.11, 4,949.62 and 991.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,300.11, 4,949.62 and 991.07 is: 1,486.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,300.11 : 4,949.62 = 991.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,300.11/4,949.62 = 991.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,300.11x = 4,949.62 × 991.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,300.11x = 4,905,390.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,905,390.19/3,300.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486.43

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