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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.82, 3,549.29 and 1,067.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.82, 3,549.29 and 1,067.28 is: 1,601.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.82 : 3,549.29 = 1,067.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.82/3,549.29 = 1,067.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.82x = 3,549.29 × 1,067.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.82x = 3,788,080.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,788,080.89/2,365.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,601.17

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