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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,316.34, 4,975.28 and 1,467.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,316.34, 4,975.28 and 1,467.98 is: 2,202.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,316.34 : 4,975.28 = 1,467.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,316.34/4,975.28 = 1,467.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,316.34x = 4,975.28 × 1,467.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,316.34x = 7,303,611.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,303,611.53/3,316.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,202.31

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