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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,263.52, 4,893.81 and 1,947.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,263.52, 4,893.81 and 1,947.88 is: 2,920.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,263.52 : 4,893.81 = 1,947.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,263.52/4,893.81 = 1,947.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,263.52x = 4,893.81 × 1,947.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,263.52x = 9,532,554.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,532,554.62/3,263.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,920.94

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