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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,541.56, 5,313.96 and 1,350.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,541.56, 5,313.96 and 1,350.96 is: 2,027.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,541.56 : 5,313.96 = 1,350.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,541.56/5,313.96 = 1,350.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,541.56x = 5,313.96 × 1,350.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,541.56x = 7,178,947.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,178,947.40/3,541.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,027.06

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