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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,270.54, 4,900.68 and 1,624.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,270.54, 4,900.68 and 1,624.62 is: 2,434.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,270.54 : 4,900.68 = 1,624.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,270.54/4,900.68 = 1,624.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,270.54x = 4,900.68 × 1,624.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,270.54x = 7,961,742.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,961,742.74/3,270.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,434.38

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