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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,163.03, 4,364.62 and 1,836.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,163.03, 4,364.62 and 1,836.25 is: 2,533.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,163.03 : 4,364.62 = 1,836.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,163.03/4,364.62 = 1,836.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,163.03x = 4,364.62 × 1,836.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,163.03x = 8,014,533.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,014,533.48/3,163.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,533.82

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