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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,152.08, 4,719.23 and 1,667.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,152.08, 4,719.23 and 1,667.94 is: 2,497.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,152.08 : 4,719.23 = 1,667.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,152.08/4,719.23 = 1,667.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,152.08x = 4,719.23 × 1,667.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,152.08x = 7,871,392.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,871,392.49/3,152.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,497.21

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