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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,175.34, 4,764.96 and 1,695.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,175.34, 4,764.96 and 1,695.67 is: 2,544.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,175.34 : 4,764.96 = 1,695.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,175.34/4,764.96 = 1,695.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,175.34x = 4,764.96 × 1,695.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,175.34x = 8,079,787.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,079,787.81/3,175.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,544.55

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