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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,316.65, 4,975.12 and 1,125.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,316.65, 4,975.12 and 1,125.39 is: 1,688.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,316.65 : 4,975.12 = 1,125.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,316.65/4,975.12 = 1,125.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,316.65x = 4,975.12 × 1,125.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,316.65x = 5,598,970.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,598,970.36/3,316.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,688.14

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