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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,313.77, 4,971.86 and 1,754.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,313.77, 4,971.86 and 1,754.92 is: 2,633.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,313.77 : 4,971.86 = 1,754.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,313.77/4,971.86 = 1,754.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,313.77x = 4,971.86 × 1,754.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,313.77x = 8,725,216.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,725,216.55/3,313.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,633.02

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