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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,262.02, 4,893.84 and 1,528.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,262.02, 4,893.84 and 1,528.62 is: 2,293.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,262.02 : 4,893.84 = 1,528.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,262.02/4,893.84 = 1,528.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,262.02x = 4,893.84 × 1,528.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,262.02x = 7,480,821.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,480,821.70/3,262.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,293.31

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