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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,325.03, 4,987.31 and 1,844.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,325.03, 4,987.31 and 1,844.95 is: 2,767.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,325.03 : 4,987.31 = 1,844.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,325.03/4,987.31 = 1,844.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,325.03x = 4,987.31 × 1,844.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,325.03x = 9,201,308.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,201,308.04/3,325.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,767.29

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