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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,275.91, 4,519.60 and 1,949.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,275.91, 4,519.60 and 1,949.13 is: 2,689.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,275.91 : 4,519.60 = 1,949.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,275.91/4,519.60 = 1,949.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,275.91x = 4,519.60 × 1,949.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,275.91x = 8,809,283.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,809,283.08/3,275.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,689.11

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