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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,165.70, 4,748.55 and 1,410.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,165.70, 4,748.55 and 1,410.70 is: 2,116.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,165.70 : 4,748.55 = 1,410.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,165.70/4,748.55 = 1,410.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,165.70x = 4,748.55 × 1,410.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,165.70x = 6,698,779.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,698,779.49/3,165.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,116.05

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