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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,481.92, 5,213.52 and 1,835.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,481.92, 5,213.52 and 1,835.04 is: 2,747.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,481.92 : 5,213.52 = 1,835.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,481.92/5,213.52 = 1,835.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,481.92x = 5,213.52 × 1,835.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,481.92x = 9,567,017.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,567,017.74/3,481.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,747.63

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