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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,302.91, 4,956.53 and 2,732.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,302.91, 4,956.53 and 2,732.67 is: 4,100.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,302.91 : 4,956.53 = 2,732.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,302.91/4,956.53 = 2,732.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,302.91x = 4,956.53 × 2,732.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,302.91x = 13,544,547.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,544,547.17/3,302.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,100.79

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