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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,320.64, 4,975.56 and 1,760.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,320.64, 4,975.56 and 1,760.52 is: 2,637.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,320.64 : 4,975.56 = 1,760.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,320.64/4,975.56 = 1,760.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,320.64x = 4,975.56 × 1,760.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,320.64x = 8,759,572.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,759,572.89/3,320.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,637.92

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