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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,302.82, 4,954.23 and 1,355.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,302.82, 4,954.23 and 1,355.18 is: 2,032.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,302.82 : 4,954.23 = 1,355.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,302.82/4,954.23 = 1,355.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,302.82x = 4,954.23 × 1,355.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,302.82x = 6,713,848.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,713,848.64/3,302.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,032.76

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