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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,215.92, 4,822.34 and 1,570.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,215.92, 4,822.34 and 1,570.54 is: 2,355.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,215.92 : 4,822.34 = 1,570.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,215.92/4,822.34 = 1,570.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,215.92x = 4,822.34 × 1,570.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,215.92x = 7,573,667.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,573,667.00/3,215.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,355.06

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