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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,329.73, 4,991.24 and 1,136.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,329.73, 4,991.24 and 1,136.97 is: 1,704.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,329.73 : 4,991.24 = 1,136.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,329.73/4,991.24 = 1,136.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,329.73x = 4,991.24 × 1,136.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,329.73x = 5,674,892.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,674,892.99/3,329.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704.31

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