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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,062.91, 4,591.62 and 1,113.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,062.91, 4,591.62 and 1,113.75 is: 1,669.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,062.91 : 4,591.62 = 1,113.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,062.91/4,591.62 = 1,113.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,062.91x = 4,591.62 × 1,113.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,062.91x = 5,113,916.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,113,916.78/3,062.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,669.62

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