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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,322.62, 4,983.91 and 1,014.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,322.62, 4,983.91 and 1,014.12 is: 1,521.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,322.62 : 4,983.91 = 1,014.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,322.62/4,983.91 = 1,014.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,322.62x = 4,983.91 × 1,014.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,322.62x = 5,054,282.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,054,282.81/3,322.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,521.17

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