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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,163.05, 4,364.28 and 1,835.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,163.05, 4,364.28 and 1,835.97 is: 2,533.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,163.05 : 4,364.28 = 1,835.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,163.05/4,364.28 = 1,835.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,163.05x = 4,364.28 × 1,835.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,163.05x = 8,012,670.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,012,670.79/3,163.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,533.21

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