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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,225.92, 4,834.28 and 1,909.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,225.92, 4,834.28 and 1,909.94 is: 2,862.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,225.92 : 4,834.28 = 1,909.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,225.92/4,834.28 = 1,909.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,225.92x = 4,834.28 × 1,909.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,225.92x = 9,233,151.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,233,151.02/3,225.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,862.18

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