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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,223.56, 4,828.86 and 1,924.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,223.56, 4,828.86 and 1,924.32 is: 2,882.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,223.56 : 4,828.86 = 1,924.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,223.56/4,828.86 = 1,924.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,223.56x = 4,828.86 × 1,924.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,223.56x = 9,292,271.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,292,271.88/3,223.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,882.61

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