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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,223.08, 4,835.70 and 1,032.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,223.08, 4,835.70 and 1,032.12 is: 1,548.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,223.08 : 4,835.70 = 1,032.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,223.08/4,835.70 = 1,032.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,223.08x = 4,835.70 × 1,032.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,223.08x = 4,991,022.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,991,022.68/3,223.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,548.53

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