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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,467.58, 4,785.48 and 1,975.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,467.58, 4,785.48 and 1,975.62 is: 2,726.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,467.58 : 4,785.48 = 1,975.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,467.58/4,785.48 = 1,975.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,467.58x = 4,785.48 × 1,975.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,467.58x = 9,454,290.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,454,290.00/3,467.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,726.48

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