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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.99, 4,724.93 and 1,176.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.99, 4,724.93 and 1,176.54 is: 1,764.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.99 : 4,724.93 = 1,176.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.99/4,724.93 = 1,176.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.99x = 4,724.93 × 1,176.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.99x = 5,559,069.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,559,069.14/3,150.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,764.23

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