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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,165.28, 4,741.44 and 3,009.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,165.28, 4,741.44 and 3,009.76 is: 4,508.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,165.28 : 4,741.44 = 3,009.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,165.28/4,741.44 = 3,009.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,165.28x = 4,741.44 × 3,009.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,165.28x = 14,270,596.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,270,596.45/3,165.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,508.48

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