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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,094.93, 4,636.86 and 1,630.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,094.93, 4,636.86 and 1,630.81 is: 2,443.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,094.93 : 4,636.86 = 1,630.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,094.93/4,636.86 = 1,630.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,094.93x = 4,636.86 × 1,630.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,094.93x = 7,561,837.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,561,837.66/3,094.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,443.30

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