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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,162.37, 4,733.82 and 2,064.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,162.37, 4,733.82 and 2,064.37 is: 3,090.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,162.37 : 4,733.82 = 2,064.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,162.37/4,733.82 = 2,064.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,162.37x = 4,733.82 × 2,064.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,162.37x = 9,772,355.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,772,355.99/3,162.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,090.20

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