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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,105.68, 4,660.12 and 1,545.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,105.68, 4,660.12 and 1,545.84 is: 2,319.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,105.68 : 4,660.12 = 1,545.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,105.68/4,660.12 = 1,545.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,105.68x = 4,660.12 × 1,545.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,105.68x = 7,203,799.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,203,799.90/3,105.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,319.56

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