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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,329.97, 4,997.78 and 2,235.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,329.97, 4,997.78 and 2,235.66 is: 3,355.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,329.97 : 4,997.78 = 2,235.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,329.97/4,997.78 = 2,235.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,329.97x = 4,997.78 × 2,235.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,329.97x = 11,173,336.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,173,336.83/3,329.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,355.39

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