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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,086.44, 4,629.67 and 1,034.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,086.44, 4,629.67 and 1,034.44 is: 1,551.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,086.44 : 4,629.67 = 1,034.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,086.44/4,629.67 = 1,034.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,086.44x = 4,629.67 × 1,034.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,086.44x = 4,789,101.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,789,101.67/3,086.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.66

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