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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,321.89, 4,974.09 and 3,030.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,321.89, 4,974.09 and 3,030.29 is: 4,537.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,321.89 : 4,974.09 = 3,030.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,321.89/4,974.09 = 3,030.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,321.89x = 4,974.09 × 3,030.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,321.89x = 15,072,910.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,072,910.32/3,321.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,537.46

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