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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,301.93, 4,954.53 and 1,547.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,301.93, 4,954.53 and 1,547.06 is: 2,321.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,301.93 : 4,954.53 = 1,547.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,301.93/4,954.53 = 1,547.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,301.93x = 4,954.53 × 1,547.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,301.93x = 7,664,955.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,664,955.18/3,301.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,321.36

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