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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,149.65, 4,724.48 and 3,080.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,149.65, 4,724.48 and 3,080.46 is: 4,620.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,149.65 : 4,724.48 = 3,080.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,149.65/4,724.48 = 3,080.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,149.65x = 4,724.48 × 3,080.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,149.65x = 14,553,571.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,553,571.66/3,149.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,620.69

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