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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,560.78, 5,341.18 and 1,095.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,560.78, 5,341.18 and 1,095.58 is: 1,643.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,560.78 : 5,341.18 = 1,095.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,560.78/5,341.18 = 1,095.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,560.78x = 5,341.18 × 1,095.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,560.78x = 5,851,689.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,851,689.98/3,560.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,643.37

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