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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,225.02, 4,836.96 and 1,469.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,225.02, 4,836.96 and 1,469.63 is: 2,204.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,225.02 : 4,836.96 = 1,469.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,225.02/4,836.96 = 1,469.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,225.02x = 4,836.96 × 1,469.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,225.02x = 7,108,541.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,108,541.52/3,225.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,204.19

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