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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,300.12, 4,946.94 and 2,129.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,300.12, 4,946.94 and 2,129.94 is: 3,192.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,300.12 : 4,946.94 = 2,129.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,300.12/4,946.94 = 2,129.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,300.12x = 4,946.94 × 2,129.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,300.12x = 10,536,685.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,536,685.38/3,300.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,192.82

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