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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,067.83, 4,607.96 and 1,837.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,067.83, 4,607.96 and 1,837.58 is: 2,760.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,067.83 : 4,607.96 = 1,837.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,067.83/4,607.96 = 1,837.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,067.83x = 4,607.96 × 1,837.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,067.83x = 8,467,462.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,467,462.91/3,067.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,760.08

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