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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,215.51, 4,819.97 and 1,825.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,215.51, 4,819.97 and 1,825.91 is: 2,736.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,215.51 : 4,819.97 = 1,825.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,215.51/4,819.97 = 1,825.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,215.51x = 4,819.97 × 1,825.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,215.51x = 8,800,798.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,800,798.19/3,215.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,736.99

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