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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,207.87, 4,808.97 and 3,014.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,207.87, 4,808.97 and 3,014.28 is: 4,518.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,207.87 : 4,808.97 = 3,014.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,207.87/4,808.97 = 3,014.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,207.87x = 4,808.97 × 3,014.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,207.87x = 14,495,582.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,495,582.09/3,207.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,518.76

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