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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,276.68, 4,916.18 and 1,522.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,276.68, 4,916.18 and 1,522.52 is: 2,284.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,276.68 : 4,916.18 = 1,522.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,276.68/4,916.18 = 1,522.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,276.68x = 4,916.18 × 1,522.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,276.68x = 7,484,982.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,484,982.37/3,276.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,284.32

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