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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,325.91, 4,988.83 and 1,273.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,325.91, 4,988.83 and 1,273.91 is: 1,910.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,325.91 : 4,988.83 = 1,273.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,325.91/4,988.83 = 1,273.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,325.91x = 4,988.83 × 1,273.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,325.91x = 6,355,292.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,355,292.30/3,325.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,910.85

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