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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,268.52, 4,903.08 and 1,623.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,268.52, 4,903.08 and 1,623.44 is: 2,435.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,268.52 : 4,903.08 = 1,623.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,268.52/4,903.08 = 1,623.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,268.52x = 4,903.08 × 1,623.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,268.52x = 7,959,856.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,959,856.20/3,268.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,435.31

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