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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,270.52, 4,906.08 and 1,625.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,270.52, 4,906.08 and 1,625.44 is: 2,438.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,270.52 : 4,906.08 = 1,625.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,270.52/4,906.08 = 1,625.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,270.52x = 4,906.08 × 1,625.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,270.52x = 7,974,538.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,974,538.68/3,270.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,438.31

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