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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,151.13, 4,723.27 and 1,504.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,151.13, 4,723.27 and 1,504.73 is: 2,255.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,151.13 : 4,723.27 = 1,504.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,151.13/4,723.27 = 1,504.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,151.13x = 4,723.27 × 1,504.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,151.13x = 7,107,254.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,107,254.11/3,151.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,255.47

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