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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,317.22, 4,966.92 and 1,753.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,317.22, 4,966.92 and 1,753.97 is: 2,626.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,317.22 : 4,966.92 = 1,753.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,317.22/4,966.92 = 1,753.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,317.22x = 4,966.92 × 1,753.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,317.22x = 8,711,803.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,711,803.84/3,317.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,626.24

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