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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,081.88, 4,623.42 and 1,350.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,081.88, 4,623.42 and 1,350.52 is: 2,026.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,081.88 : 4,623.42 = 1,350.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,081.88/4,623.42 = 1,350.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,081.88x = 4,623.42 × 1,350.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,081.88x = 6,244,021.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,244,021.18/3,081.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,026.04

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