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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,283.76, 4,927.32 and 1,551.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,283.76, 4,927.32 and 1,551.92 is: 2,328.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,283.76 : 4,927.32 = 1,551.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,283.76/4,927.32 = 1,551.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,283.76x = 4,927.32 × 1,551.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,283.76x = 7,646,806.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,646,806.45/3,283.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,328.67

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