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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,284.52, 4,929.20 and 1,553.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,284.52, 4,929.20 and 1,553.52 is: 2,331.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,284.52 : 4,929.20 = 1,553.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,284.52/4,929.20 = 1,553.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,284.52x = 4,929.20 × 1,553.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,284.52x = 7,657,610.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,657,610.78/3,284.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,331.42

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