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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,252.73, 4,487.98 and 1,926.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,252.73, 4,487.98 and 1,926.76 is: 2,658.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,252.73 : 4,487.98 = 1,926.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,252.73/4,487.98 = 1,926.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,252.73x = 4,487.98 × 1,926.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,252.73x = 8,647,228.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,647,228.27/3,252.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,658.46

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