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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,495.92, 4,824.41 and 1,902.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,495.92, 4,824.41 and 1,902.61 is: 2,625.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,495.92 : 4,824.41 = 1,902.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,495.92/4,824.41 = 1,902.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,495.92x = 4,824.41 × 1,902.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,495.92x = 9,178,970.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,178,970.71/3,495.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,625.63

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