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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,107.57, 4,658.65 and 1,623.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,107.57, 4,658.65 and 1,623.71 is: 2,434.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,107.57 : 4,658.65 = 1,623.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,107.57/4,658.65 = 1,623.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,107.57x = 4,658.65 × 1,623.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,107.57x = 7,564,304.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,564,304.18/3,107.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,434.16

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