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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,562.97, 4,916.80 and 1,969.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,562.97, 4,916.80 and 1,969.61 is: 2,718.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,562.97 : 4,916.80 = 1,969.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,562.97/4,916.80 = 1,969.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,562.97x = 4,916.80 × 1,969.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,562.97x = 9,684,178.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,684,178.45/3,562.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,718.01

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