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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,225.82, 4,839.24 and 1,376.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,225.82, 4,839.24 and 1,376.94 is: 2,065.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,225.82 : 4,839.24 = 1,376.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,225.82/4,839.24 = 1,376.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,225.82x = 4,839.24 × 1,376.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,225.82x = 6,663,343.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,663,343.13/3,225.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,065.63

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