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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,250.65, 4,865.06 and 2,703.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,250.65, 4,865.06 and 2,703.93 is: 4,046.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,250.65 : 4,865.06 = 2,703.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,250.65/4,865.06 = 2,703.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,250.65x = 4,865.06 × 2,703.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,250.65x = 13,154,768.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,154,768.17/3,250.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,046.81

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