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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,110.67, 4,666.80 and 1,162.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,110.67, 4,666.80 and 1,162.89 is: 1,744.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,110.67 : 4,666.80 = 1,162.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,110.67/4,666.80 = 1,162.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,110.67x = 4,666.80 × 1,162.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,110.67x = 5,426,975.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,426,975.05/3,110.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,744.63

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