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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,569.77, 5,355.22 and 1,229.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,569.77, 5,355.22 and 1,229.19 is: 1,843.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,569.77 : 5,355.22 = 1,229.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,569.77/5,355.22 = 1,229.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,569.77x = 5,355.22 × 1,229.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,569.77x = 6,582,582.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,582,582.87/3,569.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,843.98

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