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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,453.72, 5,179.84 and 1,113.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,453.72, 5,179.84 and 1,113.93 is: 1,670.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,453.72 : 5,179.84 = 1,113.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,453.72/5,179.84 = 1,113.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,453.72x = 5,179.84 × 1,113.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,453.72x = 5,769,976.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,769,976.39/3,453.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,670.66

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