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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,125.59, 4,680.18 and 2,026.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,125.59, 4,680.18 and 2,026.62 is: 3,034.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,125.59 : 4,680.18 = 2,026.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,125.59/4,680.18 = 2,026.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,125.59x = 4,680.18 × 2,026.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,125.59x = 9,484,946.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,484,946.39/3,125.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,034.61

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