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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,307.46, 4,961.19 and 1,570.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,307.46, 4,961.19 and 1,570.82 is: 2,356.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,307.46 : 4,961.19 = 1,570.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,307.46/4,961.19 = 1,570.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,307.46x = 4,961.19 × 1,570.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,307.46x = 7,793,136.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,793,136.48/3,307.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,356.23

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