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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,116.82, 4,675.48 and 925.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,116.82, 4,675.48 and 925.55 is: 1,388.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,116.82 : 4,675.48 = 925.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,116.82/4,675.48 = 925.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,116.82x = 4,675.48 × 925.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,116.82x = 4,327,382.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,327,382.36/3,116.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.39

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