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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,322.08, 4,979.66 and 1,675.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,322.08, 4,979.66 and 1,675.17 is: 2,511.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,322.08 : 4,979.66 = 1,675.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,322.08/4,979.66 = 1,675.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,322.08x = 4,979.66 × 1,675.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,322.08x = 8,341,768.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,341,768.67/3,322.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,511.01

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