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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,512.34, 5,264.44 and 1,319.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,512.34, 5,264.44 and 1,319.66 is: 1,977.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,512.34 : 5,264.44 = 1,319.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,512.34/5,264.44 = 1,319.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,512.34x = 5,264.44 × 1,319.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,512.34x = 6,947,270.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,947,270.89/3,512.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,977.96

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