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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,103.73, 4,655.83 and 1,155.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,103.73, 4,655.83 and 1,155.94 is: 1,733.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,103.73 : 4,655.83 = 1,155.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,103.73/4,655.83 = 1,155.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,103.73x = 4,655.83 × 1,155.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,103.73x = 5,381,847.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,381,847.77/3,103.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,733.99

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