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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,300.82, 4,951.24 and 1,327.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,300.82, 4,951.24 and 1,327.34 is: 1,991.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,300.82 : 4,951.24 = 1,327.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,300.82/4,951.24 = 1,327.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,300.82x = 4,951.24 × 1,327.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,300.82x = 6,571,987.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,571,987.96/3,300.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,991.02

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