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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,113.76, 4,670.99 and 1,554.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,113.76, 4,670.99 and 1,554.16 is: 2,331.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,113.76 : 4,670.99 = 1,554.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,113.76/4,670.99 = 1,554.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,113.76x = 4,670.99 × 1,554.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,113.76x = 7,259,460.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,259,460.96/3,113.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,331.41

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