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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,347.73, 4,619.84 and 1,855.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,347.73, 4,619.84 and 1,855.58 is: 2,560.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,347.73 : 4,619.84 = 1,855.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,347.73/4,619.84 = 1,855.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,347.73x = 4,619.84 × 1,855.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,347.73x = 8,572,450.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,572,450.33/3,347.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,560.68

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