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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.03, 4,725.05 and 1,698.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.03, 4,725.05 and 1,698.41 is: 2,547.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.03 : 4,725.05 = 1,698.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.03/4,725.05 = 1,698.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.03x = 4,725.05 × 1,698.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.03x = 8,025,075.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,025,075.49/3,150.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,547.62

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