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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,316.02, 4,575.60 and 1,918.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,316.02, 4,575.60 and 1,918.50 is: 2,647.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,316.02 : 4,575.60 = 1,918.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,316.02/4,575.60 = 1,918.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,316.02x = 4,575.60 × 1,918.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,316.02x = 8,778,288.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,778,288.60/3,316.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,647.24

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