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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,114.03, 4,671.56 and 922.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,114.03, 4,671.56 and 922.98 is: 1,384.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,114.03 : 4,671.56 = 922.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,114.03/4,671.56 = 922.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,114.03x = 4,671.56 × 922.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,114.03x = 4,311,756.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,311,756.45/3,114.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384.62

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