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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,148.76, 4,725.28 and 1,096.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,148.76, 4,725.28 and 1,096.76 is: 1,645.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,148.76 : 4,725.28 = 1,096.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,148.76/4,725.28 = 1,096.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,148.76x = 4,725.28 × 1,096.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,148.76x = 5,182,498.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,182,498.09/3,148.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,645.89

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