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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,529.74, 5,292.54 and 3,010.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,529.74, 5,292.54 and 3,010.02 is: 4,513.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,529.74 : 5,292.54 = 3,010.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,529.74/5,292.54 = 3,010.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,529.74x = 5,292.54 × 3,010.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,529.74x = 15,930,651.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,930,651.25/3,529.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,513.26

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