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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,154.43, 4,724.36 and 3,045.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,154.43, 4,724.36 and 3,045.08 is: 4,560.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,154.43 : 4,724.36 = 3,045.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,154.43/4,724.36 = 3,045.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,154.43x = 4,724.36 × 3,045.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,154.43x = 14,386,062.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,386,062.15/3,154.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,560.59

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