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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,176.03, 4,764.09 and 867.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,176.03, 4,764.09 and 867.53 is: 1,301.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,176.03 : 4,764.09 = 867.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,176.03/4,764.09 = 867.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,176.03x = 4,764.09 × 867.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,176.03x = 4,132,991.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,132,991.00/3,176.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.31

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