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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,011.58, 4,519.80 and 1,626.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,011.58, 4,519.80 and 1,626.48 is: 2,441.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,011.58 : 4,519.80 = 1,626.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,011.58/4,519.80 = 1,626.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,011.58x = 4,519.80 × 1,626.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,011.58x = 7,351,364.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,351,364.30/3,011.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,441.03

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