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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,263.92, 4,897.48 and 2,031.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,263.92, 4,897.48 and 2,031.04 is: 3,047.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,263.92 : 4,897.48 = 2,031.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,263.92/4,897.48 = 2,031.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,263.92x = 4,897.48 × 2,031.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,263.92x = 9,946,977.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,946,977.78/3,263.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,047.56

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