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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,263.35, 4,895.03 and 1,388.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,263.35, 4,895.03 and 1,388.75 is: 2,083.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,263.35 : 4,895.03 = 1,388.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,263.35/4,895.03 = 1,388.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,263.35x = 4,895.03 × 1,388.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,263.35x = 6,797,978.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,797,978.21/3,263.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,083.13

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