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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,310.78, 4,963.29 and 1,904.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,310.78, 4,963.29 and 1,904.89 is: 2,855.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,310.78 : 4,963.29 = 1,904.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,310.78/4,963.29 = 1,904.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,310.78x = 4,963.29 × 1,904.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,310.78x = 9,454,521.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,454,521.49/3,310.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,855.68

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