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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,566.69, 5,349.93 and 1,375.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,566.69, 5,349.93 and 1,375.89 is: 2,063.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,566.69 : 5,349.93 = 1,375.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,566.69/5,349.93 = 1,375.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,566.69x = 5,349.93 × 1,375.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,566.69x = 7,360,912.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,360,912.61/3,566.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,063.80

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