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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,235.97, 4,465.80 and 1,819.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,235.97, 4,465.80 and 1,819.69 is: 2,511.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,235.97 : 4,465.80 = 1,819.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,235.97/4,465.80 = 1,819.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,235.97x = 4,465.80 × 1,819.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,235.97x = 8,126,360.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,126,360.44/3,235.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,511.26

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