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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,311.88, 4,570.46 and 1,819.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,311.88, 4,570.46 and 1,819.95 is: 2,511.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,311.88 : 4,570.46 = 1,819.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,311.88/4,570.46 = 1,819.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,311.88x = 4,570.46 × 1,819.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,311.88x = 8,317,999.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,317,999.58/3,311.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,511.56

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