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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,030.76, 4,546.68 and 1,082.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,030.76, 4,546.68 and 1,082.44 is: 1,623.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,030.76 : 4,546.68 = 1,082.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,030.76/4,546.68 = 1,082.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,030.76x = 4,546.68 × 1,082.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,030.76x = 4,921,508.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,921,508.30/3,030.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,623.85

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