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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,435.73, 5,148.93 and 3,094.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,435.73, 5,148.93 and 3,094.31 is: 4,637.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,435.73 : 5,148.93 = 3,094.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,435.73/5,148.93 = 3,094.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,435.73x = 5,148.93 × 3,094.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,435.73x = 15,932,385.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,932,385.59/3,435.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,637.26

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