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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,310.25, 4,966.59 and 3,114.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,310.25, 4,966.59 and 3,114.64 is: 4,673.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,310.25 : 4,966.59 = 3,114.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,310.25/4,966.59 = 3,114.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,310.25x = 4,966.59 × 3,114.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,310.25x = 15,469,112.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,469,112.31/3,310.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,673.09

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