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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,301.65, 4,957.61 and 2,844.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,301.65, 4,957.61 and 2,844.54 is: 4,271.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,301.65 : 4,957.61 = 2,844.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,301.65/4,957.61 = 2,844.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,301.65x = 4,957.61 × 2,844.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,301.65x = 14,102,105.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,102,105.73/3,301.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,271.23

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