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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,210.79, 4,815.63 and 1,132.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,210.79, 4,815.63 and 1,132.33 is: 1,698.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,210.79 : 4,815.63 = 1,132.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,210.79/4,815.63 = 1,132.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,210.79x = 4,815.63 × 1,132.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,210.79x = 5,452,882.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,452,882.32/3,210.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,698.30

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