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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,533.92, 5,297.73 and 1,341.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,533.92, 5,297.73 and 1,341.16 is: 2,010.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,533.92 : 5,297.73 = 1,341.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,533.92/5,297.73 = 1,341.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,533.92x = 5,297.73 × 1,341.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,533.92x = 7,105,103.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,105,103.57/3,533.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,010.54

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