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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,372.21, 4,654.49 and 1,975.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,372.21, 4,654.49 and 1,975.41 is: 2,726.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,372.21 : 4,654.49 = 1,975.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,372.21/4,654.49 = 1,975.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,372.21x = 4,654.49 × 1,975.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,372.21x = 9,194,516.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,194,516.21/3,372.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,726.56

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