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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,114.52, 4,671.29 and 1,034.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,114.52, 4,671.29 and 1,034.55 is: 1,551.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,114.52 : 4,671.29 = 1,034.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,114.52/4,671.29 = 1,034.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,114.52x = 4,671.29 × 1,034.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,114.52x = 4,832,685.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,832,685.66/3,114.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.66

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