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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,541.92, 5,313.24 and 1,350.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,541.92, 5,313.24 and 1,350.08 is: 2,025.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,541.92 : 5,313.24 = 1,350.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,541.92/5,313.24 = 1,350.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,541.92x = 5,313.24 × 1,350.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,541.92x = 7,173,299.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,173,299.06/3,541.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,025.26

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