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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,310.48, 4,966.45 and 1,119.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,310.48, 4,966.45 and 1,119.16 is: 1,678.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,310.48 : 4,966.45 = 1,119.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,310.48/4,966.45 = 1,119.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,310.48x = 4,966.45 × 1,119.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,310.48x = 5,558,252.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,558,252.18/3,310.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,678.99

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