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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,512.71, 4,847.48 and 1,919.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,512.71, 4,847.48 and 1,919.30 is: 2,648.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,512.71 : 4,847.48 = 1,919.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,512.71/4,847.48 = 1,919.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,512.71x = 4,847.48 × 1,919.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,512.71x = 9,303,758.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,303,758.77/3,512.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,648.60

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