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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,205.71, 4,804.92 and 1,355.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,205.71, 4,804.92 and 1,355.67 is: 2,031.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,205.71 : 4,804.92 = 1,355.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,205.71/4,804.92 = 1,355.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,205.71x = 4,804.92 × 1,355.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,205.71x = 6,513,893.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,513,893.60/3,205.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,031.97

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