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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,330.83, 4,991.64 and 2,096.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,330.83, 4,991.64 and 2,096.03 is: 3,141.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,330.83 : 4,991.64 = 2,096.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,330.83/4,991.64 = 2,096.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,330.83x = 4,991.64 × 2,096.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,330.83x = 10,462,631.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,462,631.81/3,330.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,141.15

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