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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,165.66, 4,753.96 and 1,940.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,165.66, 4,753.96 and 1,940.25 is: 2,913.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,165.66 : 4,753.96 = 1,940.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,165.66/4,753.96 = 1,940.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,165.66x = 4,753.96 × 1,940.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,165.66x = 9,223,870.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,223,870.89/3,165.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,913.73

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