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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,302.52, 4,953.78 and 1,453.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,302.52, 4,953.78 and 1,453.62 is: 2,180.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,302.52 : 4,953.78 = 1,453.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,302.52/4,953.78 = 1,453.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,302.52x = 4,953.78 × 1,453.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,302.52x = 7,200,913.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,200,913.68/3,302.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,180.43

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