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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,152.91, 4,698.63 and 3,057.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,152.91, 4,698.63 and 3,057.90 is: 4,557.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,152.91 : 4,698.63 = 3,057.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,152.91/4,698.63 = 3,057.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,152.91x = 4,698.63 × 3,057.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,152.91x = 14,367,940.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,367,940.68/3,152.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,557.04

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