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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,317.06, 4,974.64 and 1,650.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,317.06, 4,974.64 and 1,650.48 is: 2,475.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,317.06 : 4,974.64 = 1,650.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,317.06/4,974.64 = 1,650.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,317.06x = 4,974.64 × 1,650.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,317.06x = 8,210,543.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,210,543.83/3,317.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,475.25

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