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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,567.80, 4,916.16 and 3,034.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,567.80, 4,916.16 and 3,034.82 is: 4,181.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,567.80 : 4,916.16 = 3,034.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,567.80/4,916.16 = 3,034.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,567.80x = 4,916.16 × 3,034.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,567.80x = 14,919,660.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,919,660.69/3,567.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,181.75

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