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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,300.84, 4,944.85 and 2,950.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,300.84, 4,944.85 and 2,950.32 is: 4,419.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,300.84 : 4,944.85 = 2,950.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,300.84/4,944.85 = 2,950.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,300.84x = 4,944.85 × 2,950.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,300.84x = 14,588,889.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,588,889.85/3,300.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,419.75

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