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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,267.61, 4,899.56 and 1,076.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,267.61, 4,899.56 and 1,076.15 is: 1,613.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,267.61 : 4,899.56 = 1,076.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,267.61/4,899.56 = 1,076.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,267.61x = 4,899.56 × 1,076.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,267.61x = 5,272,668.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,272,668.36/3,267.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,613.62

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