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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,329.28, 4,991.22 and 2,964.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,329.28, 4,991.22 and 2,964.78 is: 4,444.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,329.28 : 4,991.22 = 2,964.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,329.28/4,991.22 = 2,964.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,329.28x = 4,991.22 × 2,964.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,329.28x = 14,797,869.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,797,869.23/3,329.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,444.77

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