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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,510.74, 5,269.05 and 1,663.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,510.74, 5,269.05 and 1,663.13 is: 2,496.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,510.74 : 5,269.05 = 1,663.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,510.74/5,269.05 = 1,663.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,510.74x = 5,269.05 × 1,663.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,510.74x = 8,763,128.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,763,128.30/3,510.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,496.09

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