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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,452.52, 4,764.60 and 1,960.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,452.52, 4,764.60 and 1,960.50 is: 2,705.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,452.52 : 4,764.60 = 1,960.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,452.52/4,764.60 = 1,960.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,452.52x = 4,764.60 × 1,960.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,452.52x = 9,340,998.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,340,998.30/3,452.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,705.56

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