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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,309.68, 4,961.91 and 2,266.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,309.68, 4,961.91 and 2,266.52 is: 3,398.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,309.68 : 4,961.91 = 2,266.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,309.68/4,961.91 = 2,266.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,309.68x = 4,961.91 × 2,266.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,309.68x = 11,246,268.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,246,268.25/3,309.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,398.00

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