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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,554.76, 5,332.18 and 1,362.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,554.76, 5,332.18 and 1,362.97 is: 2,044.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,554.76 : 5,332.18 = 1,362.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,554.76/5,332.18 = 1,362.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,554.76x = 5,332.18 × 1,362.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,554.76x = 7,267,601.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,267,601.37/3,554.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,044.47

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