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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,352.69, 5,028.48 and 1,160.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,352.69, 5,028.48 and 1,160.90 is: 1,741.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,352.69 : 5,028.48 = 1,160.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,352.69/5,028.48 = 1,160.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,352.69x = 5,028.48 × 1,160.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,352.69x = 5,837,556.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,837,556.15/3,352.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,741.16

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