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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,110.97, 4,666.41 and 1,031.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,110.97, 4,666.41 and 1,031.00 is: 1,546.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,110.97 : 4,666.41 = 1,031.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,110.97/4,666.41 = 1,031.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,110.97x = 4,666.41 × 1,031.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,110.97x = 4,811,045.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,811,045.38/3,110.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546.48

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