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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,301.99, 4,948.64 and 1,353.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,301.99, 4,948.64 and 1,353.13 is: 2,027.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,301.99 : 4,948.64 = 1,353.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,301.99/4,948.64 = 1,353.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,301.99x = 4,948.64 × 1,353.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,301.99x = 6,696,153.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,696,153.24/3,301.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,027.91

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