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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.53, 4,731.13 and 3,024.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.53, 4,731.13 and 3,024.82 is: 4,542.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.53 : 4,731.13 = 3,024.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.53/4,731.13 = 3,024.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.53x = 4,731.13 × 3,024.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.53x = 14,310,809.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,310,809.21/3,150.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,542.35

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