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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,373.03, 4,652.90 and 1,975.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,373.03, 4,652.90 and 1,975.51 is: 2,725.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,373.03 : 4,652.90 = 1,975.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,373.03/4,652.90 = 1,975.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,373.03x = 4,652.90 × 1,975.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,373.03x = 9,191,832.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,191,832.15/3,373.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,725.10

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