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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,528.92, 5,299.38 and 2,943.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,528.92, 5,299.38 and 2,943.32 is: 4,419.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,528.92 : 5,299.38 = 2,943.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,528.92/5,299.38 = 2,943.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,528.92x = 5,299.38 × 2,943.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,528.92x = 15,597,771.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,597,771.14/3,528.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,419.98

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