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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,311.91, 4,570.52 and 1,819.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,311.91, 4,570.52 and 1,819.97 is: 2,511.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,311.91 : 4,570.52 = 1,819.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,311.91/4,570.52 = 1,819.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,311.91x = 4,570.52 × 1,819.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,311.91x = 8,318,194.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,318,194.47/3,311.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,511.60

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