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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,300.74, 4,949.33 and 1,354.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,300.74, 4,949.33 and 1,354.34 is: 2,030.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,300.74 : 4,949.33 = 1,354.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,300.74/4,949.33 = 1,354.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,300.74x = 4,949.33 × 1,354.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,300.74x = 6,703,075.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,703,075.59/3,300.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,030.78

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