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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,316.61, 4,974.69 and 2,393.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,316.61, 4,974.69 and 2,393.84 is: 3,590.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,316.61 : 4,974.69 = 2,393.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,316.61/4,974.69 = 2,393.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,316.61x = 4,974.69 × 2,393.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,316.61x = 11,908,599.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,908,599.94/3,316.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,590.59

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