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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,273.78, 4,910.94 and 1,629.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,273.78, 4,910.94 and 1,629.93 is: 2,445.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,273.78 : 4,910.94 = 1,629.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,273.78/4,910.94 = 1,629.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,273.78x = 4,910.94 × 1,629.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,273.78x = 8,004,488.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,004,488.43/3,273.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,445.03

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