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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,320.76, 4,976.82 and 1,371.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,320.76, 4,976.82 and 1,371.90 is: 2,056.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,320.76 : 4,976.82 = 1,371.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,320.76/4,976.82 = 1,371.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,320.76x = 4,976.82 × 1,371.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,320.76x = 6,827,699.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,827,699.36/3,320.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,056.07

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