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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,329.63, 4,598.31 and 2,764.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,329.63, 4,598.31 and 2,764.52 is: 3,817.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,329.63 : 4,598.31 = 2,764.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,329.63/4,598.31 = 2,764.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,329.63x = 4,598.31 × 2,764.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,329.63x = 12,712,124.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,712,124.58/3,329.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,817.88

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