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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,311.94, 4,968.93 and 1,667.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,311.94, 4,968.93 and 1,667.93 is: 2,502.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,311.94 : 4,968.93 = 1,667.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,311.94/4,968.93 = 1,667.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,311.94x = 4,968.93 × 1,667.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,311.94x = 8,287,827.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,287,827.44/3,311.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,502.41

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