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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,305.56, 4,951.80 and 2,484.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,305.56, 4,951.80 and 2,484.76 is: 3,722.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,305.56 : 4,951.80 = 2,484.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,305.56/4,951.80 = 2,484.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,305.56x = 4,951.80 × 2,484.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,305.56x = 12,304,034.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,304,034.57/3,305.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,722.22

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