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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,312.51, 4,967.64 and 1,120.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,312.51, 4,967.64 and 1,120.65 is: 1,680.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,312.51 : 4,967.64 = 1,120.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,312.51/4,967.64 = 1,120.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,312.51x = 4,967.64 × 1,120.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,312.51x = 5,566,985.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,566,985.77/3,312.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,680.59

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