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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,552.76, 5,329.18 and 1,360.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,552.76, 5,329.18 and 1,360.97 is: 2,041.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,552.76 : 5,329.18 = 1,360.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,552.76/5,329.18 = 1,360.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,552.76x = 5,329.18 × 1,360.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,552.76x = 7,252,841.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,252,841.49/3,552.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,041.47

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