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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.73, 4,552.10 and 1,735.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.73, 4,552.10 and 1,735.29 is: 2,602.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.73 : 4,552.10 = 1,735.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.73/4,552.10 = 1,735.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.73x = 4,552.10 × 1,735.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.73x = 7,899,211.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,899,211.44/3,034.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,602.94

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