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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,110.68, 4,658.61 and 1,703.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,110.68, 4,658.61 and 1,703.00 is: 2,550.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,110.68 : 4,658.61 = 1,703.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,110.68/4,658.61 = 1,703.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,110.68x = 4,658.61 × 1,703.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,110.68x = 7,933,596.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,933,596.93/3,110.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,550.44

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