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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.92, 4,726.42 and 1,764.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.92, 4,726.42 and 1,764.04 is: 2,646.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.92 : 4,726.42 = 1,764.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.92/4,726.42 = 1,764.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.92x = 4,726.42 × 1,764.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.92x = 8,337,593.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,337,593.94/3,150.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,646.08

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