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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,310.41, 4,954.96 and 1,748.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,310.41, 4,954.96 and 1,748.18 is: 2,616.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,310.41 : 4,954.96 = 1,748.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,310.41/4,954.96 = 1,748.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,310.41x = 4,954.96 × 1,748.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,310.41x = 8,662,161.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,662,161.97/3,310.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,616.64

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