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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,307.65, 4,965.12 and 1,663.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,307.65, 4,965.12 and 1,663.76 is: 2,497.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,307.65 : 4,965.12 = 1,663.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,307.65/4,965.12 = 1,663.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,307.65x = 4,965.12 × 1,663.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,307.65x = 8,260,768.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,260,768.05/3,307.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,497.47

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