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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,277.53, 4,919.40 and 1,635.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,277.53, 4,919.40 and 1,635.26 is: 2,454.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,277.53 : 4,919.40 = 1,635.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,277.53/4,919.40 = 1,635.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,277.53x = 4,919.40 × 1,635.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,277.53x = 8,044,473.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,044,473.45/3,277.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,454.43

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