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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,190.03, 4,783.82 and 1,523.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,190.03, 4,783.82 and 1,523.86 is: 2,285.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,190.03 : 4,783.82 = 1,523.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,190.03/4,783.82 = 1,523.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,190.03x = 4,783.82 × 1,523.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,190.03x = 7,289,863.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,289,863.80/3,190.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,285.20

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