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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,469.63, 5,201.16 and 1,390.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,469.63, 5,201.16 and 1,390.93 is: 2,085.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,469.63 : 5,201.16 = 1,390.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,469.63/5,201.16 = 1,390.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,469.63x = 5,201.16 × 1,390.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,469.63x = 7,234,449.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,234,449.48/3,469.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,085.08

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