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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,041.76, 4,564.26 and 1,310.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,041.76, 4,564.26 and 1,310.25 is: 1,966.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,041.76 : 4,564.26 = 1,310.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,041.76/4,564.26 = 1,310.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,041.76x = 4,564.26 × 1,310.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,041.76x = 5,980,321.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,980,321.67/3,041.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,966.07

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