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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,310.47, 4,966.56 and 1,230.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,310.47, 4,966.56 and 1,230.54 is: 1,846.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,310.47 : 4,966.56 = 1,230.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,310.47/4,966.56 = 1,230.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,310.47x = 4,966.56 × 1,230.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,310.47x = 6,111,550.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,111,550.74/3,310.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,846.13

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