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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.76, 4,998.88 and 1,384.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.76, 4,998.88 and 1,384.88 is: 2,077.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.76 : 4,998.88 = 1,384.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.76/4,998.88 = 1,384.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.76x = 4,998.88 × 1,384.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.76x = 6,922,848.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,922,848.93/3,332.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,077.21

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