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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,327.67, 4,982.64 and 2,635.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,327.67, 4,982.64 and 2,635.75 is: 3,946.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,327.67 : 4,982.64 = 2,635.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,327.67/4,982.64 = 2,635.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,327.67x = 4,982.64 × 2,635.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,327.67x = 13,132,993.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,132,993.38/3,327.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,946.60

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