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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,468.83, 5,203.40 and 1,128.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,468.83, 5,203.40 and 1,128.83 is: 1,693.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,468.83 : 5,203.40 = 1,128.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,468.83/5,203.40 = 1,128.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,468.83x = 5,203.40 × 1,128.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,468.83x = 5,873,722.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,873,722.36/3,468.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,693.29

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