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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,520.93, 5,281.98 and 1,329.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,520.93, 5,281.98 and 1,329.82 is: 1,994.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,520.93 : 5,281.98 = 1,329.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,520.93/5,281.98 = 1,329.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,520.93x = 5,281.98 × 1,329.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,520.93x = 7,024,082.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,024,082.64/3,520.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,994.95

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