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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,314.34, 4,964.61 and 1,560.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,314.34, 4,964.61 and 1,560.84 is: 2,338.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,314.34 : 4,964.61 = 1,560.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,314.34/4,964.61 = 1,560.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,314.34x = 4,964.61 × 1,560.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,314.34x = 7,748,961.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,748,961.87/3,314.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,338.01

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