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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,348.75, 4,621.68 and 1,951.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,348.75, 4,621.68 and 1,951.50 is: 2,693.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,348.75 : 4,621.68 = 1,951.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,348.75/4,621.68 = 1,951.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,348.75x = 4,621.68 × 1,951.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,348.75x = 9,019,208.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,019,208.52/3,348.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,693.31

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