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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,302.91, 4,954.41 and 1,223.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,302.91, 4,954.41 and 1,223.10 is: 1,834.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,302.91 : 4,954.41 = 1,223.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,302.91/4,954.41 = 1,223.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,302.91x = 4,954.41 × 1,223.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,302.91x = 6,059,738.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,059,738.87/3,302.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,834.67

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