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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,329.08, 4,995.06 and 1,788.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,329.08, 4,995.06 and 1,788.28 is: 2,683.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,329.08 : 4,995.06 = 1,788.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,329.08/4,995.06 = 1,788.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,329.08x = 4,995.06 × 1,788.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,329.08x = 8,932,565.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,932,565.90/3,329.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,683.19

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