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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,306.84, 4,969.96 and 2,159.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,306.84, 4,969.96 and 2,159.88 is: 3,246.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,306.84 : 4,969.96 = 2,159.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,306.84/4,969.96 = 2,159.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,306.84x = 4,969.96 × 2,159.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,306.84x = 10,734,517.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,734,517.20/3,306.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,246.16

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