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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,221.93, 4,833.57 and 1,030.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,221.93, 4,833.57 and 1,030.83 is: 1,546.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,221.93 : 4,833.57 = 1,030.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,221.93/4,833.57 = 1,030.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,221.93x = 4,833.57 × 1,030.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,221.93x = 4,982,574.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,982,574.70/3,221.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546.46

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