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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,277.67, 4,913.40 and 1,632.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,277.67, 4,913.40 and 1,632.65 is: 2,447.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,277.67 : 4,913.40 = 1,632.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,277.67/4,913.40 = 1,632.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,277.67x = 4,913.40 × 1,632.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,277.67x = 8,021,862.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,021,862.51/3,277.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,447.43

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