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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,273.64, 4,905.69 and 1,519.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,273.64, 4,905.69 and 1,519.18 is: 2,276.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,273.64 : 4,905.69 = 1,519.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,273.64/4,905.69 = 1,519.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,273.64x = 4,905.69 × 1,519.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,273.64x = 7,452,626.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,452,626.13/3,273.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,276.56

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