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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,320.78, 4,976.52 and 1,840.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,320.78, 4,976.52 and 1,840.69 is: 2,758.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,320.78 : 4,976.52 = 1,840.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,320.78/4,976.52 = 1,840.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,320.78x = 4,976.52 × 1,840.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,320.78x = 9,160,205.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,160,205.72/3,320.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,758.45

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