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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,458.93, 5,184.84 and 1,376.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,458.93, 5,184.84 and 1,376.11 is: 2,062.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,458.93 : 5,184.84 = 1,376.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,458.93/5,184.84 = 1,376.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,458.93x = 5,184.84 × 1,376.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,458.93x = 7,134,921.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,134,921.81/3,458.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,062.76

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