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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,315.44, 4,968.72 and 1,755.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,315.44, 4,968.72 and 1,755.07 is: 2,630.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,315.44 : 4,968.72 = 1,755.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,315.44/4,968.72 = 1,755.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,315.44x = 4,968.72 × 1,755.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,315.44x = 8,720,451.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,720,451.41/3,315.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,630.25

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