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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,220.11, 4,832.03 and 1,739.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,220.11, 4,832.03 and 1,739.34 is: 2,610.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,220.11 : 4,832.03 = 1,739.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,220.11/4,832.03 = 1,739.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,220.11x = 4,832.03 × 1,739.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,220.11x = 8,404,547.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,404,547.41/3,220.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,610.02

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