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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,197.02, 4,795.53 and 1,005.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,197.02, 4,795.53 and 1,005.93 is: 1,508.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,197.02 : 4,795.53 = 1,005.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,197.02/4,795.53 = 1,005.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,197.02x = 4,795.53 × 1,005.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,197.02x = 4,823,967.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,823,967.49/3,197.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,508.90

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