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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,470.08, 5,205.44 and 1,130.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,470.08, 5,205.44 and 1,130.56 is: 1,695.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,470.08 : 5,205.44 = 1,130.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,470.08/5,205.44 = 1,130.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,470.08x = 5,205.44 × 1,130.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,470.08x = 5,885,062.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,885,062.25/3,470.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,695.94

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