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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,336.93, 4,994.51 and 2,459.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,336.93, 4,994.51 and 2,459.07 is: 3,680.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,336.93 : 4,994.51 = 2,459.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,336.93/4,994.51 = 2,459.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,336.93x = 4,994.51 × 2,459.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,336.93x = 12,281,837.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,281,837.41/3,336.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,680.58

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