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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,083.62, 4,625.79 and 1,352.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,083.62, 4,625.79 and 1,352.02 is: 2,028.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,083.62 : 4,625.79 = 1,352.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,083.62/4,625.79 = 1,352.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,083.62x = 4,625.79 × 1,352.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,083.62x = 6,254,160.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,254,160.60/3,083.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,028.19

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