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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,194.71, 4,789.32 and 1,552.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,194.71, 4,789.32 and 1,552.39 is: 2,327.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,194.71 : 4,789.32 = 1,552.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,194.71/4,789.32 = 1,552.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,194.71x = 4,789.32 × 1,552.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,194.71x = 7,434,892.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,434,892.47/3,194.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,327.25

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