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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,347.63, 4,619.16 and 1,855.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,347.63, 4,619.16 and 1,855.54 is: 2,560.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,347.63 : 4,619.16 = 1,855.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,347.63/4,619.16 = 1,855.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,347.63x = 4,619.16 × 1,855.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,347.63x = 8,571,041.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,571,041.92/3,347.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,560.33

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