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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,529.63, 5,295.93 and 1,776.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,529.63, 5,295.93 and 1,776.25 is: 2,665.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,529.63 : 5,295.93 = 1,776.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,529.63/5,295.93 = 1,776.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,529.63x = 5,295.93 × 1,776.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,529.63x = 9,406,895.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,406,895.66/3,529.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,665.12

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