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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,302.74, 4,944.51 and 2,570.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,302.74, 4,944.51 and 2,570.10 is: 3,847.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,302.74 : 4,944.51 = 2,570.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,302.74/4,944.51 = 2,570.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,302.74x = 4,944.51 × 2,570.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,302.74x = 12,707,866.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,707,866.61/3,302.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,847.67

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