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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,165.91, 4,748.86 and 1,410.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,165.91, 4,748.86 and 1,410.46 is: 2,115.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,165.91 : 4,748.86 = 1,410.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,165.91/4,748.86 = 1,410.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,165.91x = 4,748.86 × 1,410.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,165.91x = 6,698,066.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,698,066.97/3,165.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,115.69

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