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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,165.67, 4,749.61 and 1,410.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,165.67, 4,749.61 and 1,410.83 is: 2,116.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,165.67 : 4,749.61 = 1,410.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,165.67/4,749.61 = 1,410.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,165.67x = 4,749.61 × 1,410.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,165.67x = 6,700,861.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,700,861.47/3,165.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,116.73

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