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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,310.05, 4,965.03 and 844.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,310.05, 4,965.03 and 844.86 is: 1,267.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,310.05 : 4,965.03 = 844.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,310.05/4,965.03 = 844.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,310.05x = 4,965.03 × 844.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,310.05x = 4,194,755.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,194,755.25/3,310.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.28

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