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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,511.82, 4,846.28 and 1,939.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,511.82, 4,846.28 and 1,939.88 is: 2,677.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,511.82 : 4,846.28 = 1,939.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,511.82/4,846.28 = 1,939.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,511.82x = 4,846.28 × 1,939.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,511.82x = 9,401,167.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,401,167.72/3,511.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,677.01

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