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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,310.68, 4,958.82 and 2,152.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,310.68, 4,958.82 and 2,152.92 is: 3,224.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,310.68 : 4,958.82 = 2,152.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,310.68/4,958.82 = 2,152.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,310.68x = 4,958.82 × 2,152.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,310.68x = 10,675,942.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,675,942.75/3,310.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,224.70

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