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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,287.91, 4,930.20 and 1,095.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,287.91, 4,930.20 and 1,095.87 is: 1,643.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,287.91 : 4,930.20 = 1,095.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,287.91/4,930.20 = 1,095.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,287.91x = 4,930.20 × 1,095.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,287.91x = 5,402,858.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,402,858.27/3,287.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,643.25

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