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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,233.06, 4,845.47 and 1,847.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,233.06, 4,845.47 and 1,847.15 is: 2,768.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,233.06 : 4,845.47 = 1,847.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,233.06/4,845.47 = 1,847.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,233.06x = 4,845.47 × 1,847.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,233.06x = 8,950,276.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,950,276.45/3,233.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,768.37

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