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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,175.04, 4,758.90 and 1,711.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,175.04, 4,758.90 and 1,711.12 is: 2,564.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,175.04 : 4,758.90 = 1,711.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,175.04/4,758.90 = 1,711.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,175.04x = 4,758.90 × 1,711.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,175.04x = 8,143,048.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,143,048.97/3,175.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,564.71

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