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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,325.58, 4,984.02 and 1,681.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,325.58, 4,984.02 and 1,681.24 is: 2,519.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,325.58 : 4,984.02 = 1,681.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,325.58/4,984.02 = 1,681.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,325.58x = 4,984.02 × 1,681.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,325.58x = 8,379,333.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,379,333.78/3,325.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,519.66

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