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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,332.63, 4,992.52 and 1,867.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,332.63, 4,992.52 and 1,867.34 is: 2,797.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,332.63 : 4,992.52 = 1,867.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,332.63/4,992.52 = 1,867.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,332.63x = 4,992.52 × 1,867.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,332.63x = 9,322,732.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,322,732.30/3,332.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,797.41

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