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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,284.28, 4,926.15 and 1,434.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,284.28, 4,926.15 and 1,434.87 is: 2,152.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,284.28 : 4,926.15 = 1,434.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,284.28/4,926.15 = 1,434.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,284.28x = 4,926.15 × 1,434.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,284.28x = 7,068,384.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,068,384.85/3,284.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,152.19

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