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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,425.02, 5,137.47 and 1,084.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,425.02, 5,137.47 and 1,084.93 is: 1,627.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,425.02 : 5,137.47 = 1,084.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,425.02/5,137.47 = 1,084.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,425.02x = 5,137.47 × 1,084.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,425.02x = 5,573,782.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,573,782.48/3,425.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,627.37

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