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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,310.81, 4,966.07 and 2,009.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,310.81, 4,966.07 and 2,009.54 is: 3,014.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,310.81 : 4,966.07 = 2,009.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,310.81/4,966.07 = 2,009.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,310.81x = 4,966.07 × 2,009.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,310.81x = 9,979,518.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,979,518.68/3,310.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,014.22

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