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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,330.91, 4,996.36 and 1,849.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,330.91, 4,996.36 and 1,849.44 is: 2,774.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,330.91 : 4,996.36 = 1,849.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,330.91/4,996.36 = 1,849.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,330.91x = 4,996.36 × 1,849.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,330.91x = 9,240,468.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,240,468.04/3,330.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,774.16

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