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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,270.76, 4,907.70 and 1,625.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,270.76, 4,907.70 and 1,625.32 is: 2,438.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,270.76 : 4,907.70 = 1,625.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,270.76/4,907.70 = 1,625.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,270.76x = 4,907.70 × 1,625.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,270.76x = 7,976,582.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,976,582.96/3,270.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,438.76

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