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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,434.62, 5,152.35 and 1,094.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,434.62, 5,152.35 and 1,094.74 is: 1,642.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,434.62 : 5,152.35 = 1,094.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,434.62/5,152.35 = 1,094.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,434.62x = 5,152.35 × 1,094.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,434.62x = 5,640,483.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,640,483.64/3,434.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,642.24

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