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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,285.53, 4,928.99 and 1,064.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,285.53, 4,928.99 and 1,064.47 is: 1,596.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,285.53 : 4,928.99 = 1,064.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,285.53/4,928.99 = 1,064.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,285.53x = 4,928.99 × 1,064.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,285.53x = 5,246,761.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,246,761.99/3,285.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,596.93

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