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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,497.54, 4,826.58 and 1,925.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,497.54, 4,826.58 and 1,925.60 is: 2,657.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,497.54 : 4,826.58 = 1,925.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,497.54/4,826.58 = 1,925.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,497.54x = 4,826.58 × 1,925.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,497.54x = 9,294,062.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,294,062.45/3,497.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,657.31

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