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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,329.61, 4,995.90 and 1,747.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,329.61, 4,995.90 and 1,747.98 is: 2,622.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,329.61 : 4,995.90 = 1,747.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,329.61/4,995.90 = 1,747.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,329.61x = 4,995.90 × 1,747.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,329.61x = 8,732,733.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,732,733.28/3,329.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,622.75

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