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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,063.92, 4,594.46 and 1,831.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,063.92, 4,594.46 and 1,831.91 is: 2,747.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,063.92 : 4,594.46 = 1,831.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,063.92/4,594.46 = 1,831.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,063.92x = 4,594.46 × 1,831.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,063.92x = 8,416,605.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,416,605.09/3,063.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,747.01

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