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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,262.76, 4,502.48 and 1,935.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,262.76, 4,502.48 and 1,935.68 is: 2,671.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,262.76 : 4,502.48 = 1,935.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,262.76/4,502.48 = 1,935.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,262.76x = 4,502.48 × 1,935.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,262.76x = 8,715,360.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,715,360.49/3,262.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,671.16

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