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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,528.94, 5,290.16 and 1,795.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,528.94, 5,290.16 and 1,795.54 is: 2,691.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,528.94 : 5,290.16 = 1,795.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,528.94/5,290.16 = 1,795.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,528.94x = 5,290.16 × 1,795.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,528.94x = 9,498,693.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,498,693.89/3,528.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,691.66

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