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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,208.03, 4,813.54 and 1,359.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,208.03, 4,813.54 and 1,359.59 is: 2,040.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,208.03 : 4,813.54 = 1,359.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,208.03/4,813.54 = 1,359.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,208.03x = 4,813.54 × 1,359.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,208.03x = 6,544,413.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,544,413.38/3,208.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,040.01

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