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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,281.82, 4,919.22 and 1,635.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,281.82, 4,919.22 and 1,635.12 is: 2,450.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,281.82 : 4,919.22 = 1,635.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,281.82/4,919.22 = 1,635.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,281.82x = 4,919.22 × 1,635.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,281.82x = 8,043,515.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,043,515.01/3,281.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,450.93

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