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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,267.53, 4,902.51 and 1,076.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,267.53, 4,902.51 and 1,076.28 is: 1,614.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,267.53 : 4,902.51 = 1,076.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,267.53/4,902.51 = 1,076.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,267.53x = 4,902.51 × 1,076.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,267.53x = 5,276,473.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,276,473.46/3,267.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,614.82

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