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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,347.22, 4,616.86 and 1,949.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,347.22, 4,616.86 and 1,949.97 is: 2,689.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,347.22 : 4,616.86 = 1,949.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,347.22/4,616.86 = 1,949.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,347.22x = 4,616.86 × 1,949.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,347.22x = 9,002,738.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,002,738.49/3,347.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,689.62

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