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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,310.54, 4,965.83 and 1,119.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,310.54, 4,965.83 and 1,119.28 is: 1,678.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,310.54 : 4,965.83 = 1,119.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,310.54/4,965.83 = 1,119.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,310.54x = 4,965.83 × 1,119.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,310.54x = 5,558,154.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,558,154.20/3,310.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,678.93

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