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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,283.62, 4,930.29 and 3,125.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,283.62, 4,930.29 and 3,125.04 is: 4,692.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,283.62 : 4,930.29 = 3,125.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,283.62/4,930.29 = 3,125.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,283.62x = 4,930.29 × 3,125.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,283.62x = 15,407,353.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,407,353.46/3,283.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,692.19

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