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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,327.84, 4,996.36 and 1,867.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,327.84, 4,996.36 and 1,867.92 is: 2,804.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,327.84 : 4,996.36 = 1,867.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,327.84/4,996.36 = 1,867.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,327.84x = 4,996.36 × 1,867.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,327.84x = 9,332,800.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,332,800.77/3,327.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,804.46

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