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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,313.94, 4,972.66 and 1,466.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,313.94, 4,972.66 and 1,466.33 is: 2,200.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,313.94 : 4,972.66 = 1,466.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,313.94/4,972.66 = 1,466.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,313.94x = 4,972.66 × 1,466.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,313.94x = 7,291,560.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,291,560.54/3,313.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,200.27

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