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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,308.74, 4,963.14 and 1,664.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,308.74, 4,963.14 and 1,664.44 is: 2,496.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,308.74 : 4,963.14 = 1,664.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,308.74/4,963.14 = 1,664.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,308.74x = 4,963.14 × 1,664.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,308.74x = 8,260,836.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,260,836.33/3,308.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,496.67

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