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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,312.33, 4,966.10 and 1,670.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,312.33, 4,966.10 and 1,670.03 is: 2,503.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,312.33 : 4,966.10 = 1,670.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,312.33/4,966.10 = 1,670.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,312.33x = 4,966.10 × 1,670.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,312.33x = 8,293,527.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,293,527.69/3,312.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,503.84

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