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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,322.95, 4,982.59 and 1,130.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,322.95, 4,982.59 and 1,130.82 is: 1,695.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,322.95 : 4,982.59 = 1,130.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,322.95/4,982.59 = 1,130.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,322.95x = 4,982.59 × 1,130.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,322.95x = 5,634,412.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,634,412.42/3,322.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,695.61

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