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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,302.80, 4,954.32 and 2,724.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,302.80, 4,954.32 and 2,724.64 is: 4,087.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,302.80 : 4,954.32 = 2,724.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,302.80/4,954.32 = 2,724.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,302.80x = 4,954.32 × 2,724.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,302.80x = 13,498,738.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,498,738.44/3,302.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,087.06

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