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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,329.01, 4,993.97 and 2,636.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,329.01, 4,993.97 and 2,636.97 is: 3,955.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,329.01 : 4,993.97 = 2,636.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,329.01/4,993.97 = 2,636.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,329.01x = 4,993.97 × 2,636.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,329.01x = 13,168,949.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,168,949.07/3,329.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,955.82

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