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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,168.18, 4,752.99 and 1,220.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,168.18, 4,752.99 and 1,220.94 is: 1,831.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,168.18 : 4,752.99 = 1,220.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,168.18/4,752.99 = 1,220.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,168.18x = 4,752.99 × 1,220.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,168.18x = 5,803,115.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,803,115.61/3,168.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,831.69

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