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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,175.22, 4,762.13 and 1,095.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,175.22, 4,762.13 and 1,095.14 is: 1,642.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,175.22 : 4,762.13 = 1,095.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,175.22/4,762.13 = 1,095.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,175.22x = 4,762.13 × 1,095.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,175.22x = 5,215,205.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,215,205.48/3,175.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,642.47

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