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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,019.82, 4,531.04 and 1,634.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,019.82, 4,531.04 and 1,634.13 is: 2,451.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,019.82 : 4,531.04 = 1,634.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,019.82/4,531.04 = 1,634.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,019.82x = 4,531.04 × 1,634.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,019.82x = 7,404,308.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,404,308.40/3,019.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,451.90

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