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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,269.91, 4,907.93 and 1,627.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,269.91, 4,907.93 and 1,627.23 is: 2,442.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,269.91 : 4,907.93 = 1,627.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,269.91/4,907.93 = 1,627.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,269.91x = 4,907.93 × 1,627.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,269.91x = 7,986,322.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,986,322.80/3,269.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,442.37

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